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Originally Posted by thorn
After 3 readings of the bill (plus morning coffee) it appears to me that this bill forms a committee.
I see no new enforcement powers, nor new laws, nor new definitions of old laws/powers that are being redefined.... just looks like yet another pointless commission getting together for a round of security theater.
am i overlooking something obvious?
thorn
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Yes, you're right, this bill does not create the secret police yet. It is merely forming a study group to figure out how to do so. There is a difference between "security theater", which is designed to make people feel better with no real effect, and efforts like this that are going to make dangerous recommendations that may likely be followed.
I agree with Bush that this is a dangerous precursor to more increases in the development of a police state.
PhilB