The Untrusted Middle
Comments OffDiscussion continues on the warrantless wiretapping program. I’ve made my opinions clear already.
It’s surprising to me that so little attention has been paid by the press to this question: why is there a problem, given the existing national security wiretap process that allows warrants to be obtained a few days after the fact in emergencies?
Here’s my theory:
Dear Senator:
Comments OffI’d like to offer a simple observation about the telecom immunity provisions being discussed as part the FISA legislation now under consideration.
There ALREADY EXIST mechanisms for ensuring immunity against lawsuits/prosecution in response to a government request.