Q of the Wk: Govt Access: Library Record
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Q of the Wk: Govt Access: Library Record
| Sat, 07-23-2005 - 12:56am |
How do you feel about the U.S. government's desire to include in the "Patriot Act" an ability for law enforcement to access your library records?
The government says this will help in the war against terrorism.
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I think they should spend their time keeping a much closer eye on who attends Universities and Colleges here in the US for related fields that may be of interest to terrorist derelicts.
I personally don't care.
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What does it say in the Patriot Act? I, for one, would like to read it. And as for giving up any of my freedoms, I say not on your life. The term "terrorist" has been bandied about. As far as I'm concerned these people are down and out murderers. Why should I give up what was set down and fought for by some of the most intelligent, strong-willed, freedom-loving Americans to have ever lived?
I wish I could remember the quote by either Jefferson, Adams,
I agree with you, Harriet.
Mich
There's nothing I've read over the years that would be of concern to the government if they checked my library records. But I agree with Harriet and believe the part of the Patriot Act regarding Readers Privacy is where they need to be very careful. The thought that someone could tell me what I may or may not be able to read makes me angry. I've even signed online petitions through non-profit groups (that include librarians) letting the government know I'm against strong measures they want to include about Readers Privacy. There's a line that should not be crossed but it seems 'Big Brother' is gonna do it anyway.
Donna
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