German tap lessons
President Bush has called on Congress in recent weeks to expand his authority for authorizing warrantless wiretaps. Already, Congress has put up a bit of a fight and it seems unlikely any legislation will be passed before the midterms. But the United States would do well to heed the lessons of Germany, which has been ...
President Bush has called on Congress in recent weeks to expand his authority for authorizing warrantless wiretaps. Already, Congress has put up a bit of a fight and it seems unlikely any legislation will be passed before the midterms. But the United States would do well to heed the lessons of Germany, which has been eavesdropping on tens of thousands of its citizens for years. In a new piece at ForeignPolicy.com, Niels Sorrells argues Germany's vast system of surveillance hasn't helped it convict terrorists or detect plots. So, why does the United States think it can do better?
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