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Savannahmann

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6. In the 1980's

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Mon Jul 1, 2013, 07:49 AM

Jul 2013

I was sitting to dinner with my family back in the 1980's, and the news was on the small TV we had in the kitchen. There was a story about the FBI, and how they were now opening their records. You could call a phone number, and learn if you had a FBI file. My Dad snorted and said. "Yeah, and they'll say no, and after you hang up they'll say you do now." His point was obvious, anyone who called was going to be viewed as someone who was "up to something" the FBI should be aware of.

Being a teenager, I didn't call. I am sure my folks didn't either. This kind of feels like the same thing. You demand to know if they are watching you personally amongst all the pieces of data. They say no, and then start the file on you wondering what you are up to that would have you so paranoid as to demand information.

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I'll give it a try. Travis_0004 Jul 2013 #5

In the 1980's Savannahmann Jul 2013 #6

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You might also want to request a copy of the warrant giving the "probable cause". Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2013 #8