Armed Polite Society

Main Forums => Politics => Topic started by: Jamie B on March 06, 2012, 05:05:06 PM

Title: Civil libertarians slam McCain cybersecurity bill
Post by: Jamie B on March 06, 2012, 05:05:06 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/civil-libertarians-slam-mccain-cybersecurity-bill-202619424.html

Quote
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A cybersecurity bill introduced by Republican Senator John McCain could dramatically expand the domestic reach of U.S. intelligence agencies and potentially give them massive troves of emails, civil liberties advocates said.

Unlike the Democratic-led alternative supported by Majority Leader Harry Reid, the McCain bill stresses voluntary information sharing instead of regulation of critical industries by the Department of Homeland Security. McCain's bill was introduced last week.
Oh, it's just voluntary information sharing.

Where can that go wrong with our governmental officials being involved?

No need for personal security when our government's security is at risk.....
Title: Re: Civil libertarians slam McCain cybersecurity bill
Post by: seeker_two on March 06, 2012, 08:10:13 PM
Kinda like the voluntarily 55MPH speed limit..... ;/
Title: Re: Civil libertarians slam McCain cybersecurity bill
Post by: RevDisk on March 06, 2012, 08:55:26 PM

Republicans eagerly expanding intrusive government.  Shocking.  Of course, Democrats will eagerly make it even worse when it's their turn.

Dem, Repub.  All tend to suck.

Title: Re: Civil libertarians slam McCain cybersecurity bill
Post by: MechAg94 on March 06, 2012, 10:33:43 PM
Quote from: RevDisk on March 06, 2012, 08:55:26 PM
Republicans eagerly expanding intrusive government.  Shocking.  Of course, Democrats will eagerly make it even worse when it's their turn.

Dem, Repub.  All tend to suck.


Not really.  McCain doesn't represent all Republicans
Quote
A Senate aide, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Senate is unlikely to pass either the McCain bill or the Democratic version and that talks on a possible compromise could begin in the coming weeks.
Just another thing that underscores why McCain couldn't beat Obama.
Title: Re: Civil libertarians slam McCain cybersecurity bill
Post by: Balog on March 08, 2012, 11:41:11 AM
Quote from: MechAg94 on March 06, 2012, 10:33:43 PM
Not really.  McCain doesn't represent all Republicans.


How many Republicans voted against the Patriot Act?
Title: Re: Civil libertarians slam McCain cybersecurity bill
Post by: seeker_two on March 08, 2012, 02:30:33 PM
Quote from: Balog on March 08, 2012, 11:41:11 AM

How many Republicans voted against the Patriot Act?

One....Ron Paul.....probably why the GOP is campaigning against him....
Title: Re: Civil libertarians slam McCain cybersecurity bill
Post by: MechAg94 on March 08, 2012, 10:08:11 PM
Quote from: Balog on March 08, 2012, 11:41:11 AM

How many Republicans voted against the Patriot Act?
So if they did that, they love McCain and vote for any bill he proposes? 
Title: Re: Civil libertarians slam McCain cybersecurity bill
Post by: Ron on March 09, 2012, 07:08:22 AM
Quote from: RevDisk on March 06, 2012, 08:55:26 PM
Republicans eagerly expanding intrusive government.  Shocking.  Of course, Democrats will eagerly make it even worse when it's their turn.

Dem, Repub.  All tend to suck.

Our political system has become a gypsy game.

Heads they win tails we lose.