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by itsallbs 4737 days ago
This is why transparency is essential to the processes of government. Without it, the powers that be can increase their authority unchecked. Concerns over national security should come second to whether or not government is truly acting in the best interests of the public. There are tradeoffs for security, but privacy should not be the price we pay to remain "free."
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hence the whistleblowers