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>> Imagine someone disagreeing with PRISM, and making the same statement as above, but substituting "CCP" with "American government".

> The problem isn't just the data, it's the propaganda and the reach of the CCP.

The problem is the method by which each entity might effect their goals.

In the US: Go to FISA/FISC and request a warrant. Otherwise, request a surveillance warrant in normal court.

In China: Go to the company in the dead of night, and tell them what they need to do.

In the former, you at least have a paper trail. In the latter, you have nothing.



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