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by anigbrowl 5517 days ago
Yes, but (not having seen the text of the bill), the reporting implies...

That doesn't strike me as a very reliable basis for discussion. I have an extremely low opinion of the media's ability or desire to accurately report on legislative or judicial matters. Regarding this bill (which I have read), I'm struck by the poor reporting of the new procedural safeguards for defendants and checks upon the activity of law enforcement. I don't think I'd support this bill, but reports so far are giving readers a very lopsided view of it.