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jeff47

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6. Why would running a packet sniffer be relevant?

Reply to WillyT (Original post)

Wed Aug 28, 2013, 09:25 PM

Aug 2013

It's a legal review. Not a technology review. We know they have the technology, and we know they have the knowledge to use it. Don't really need someone who can run Wireshark to understand that.

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Oops... 'Why Aren’t There Any Technologists On The NSA Review Panel?' - WaPo [View all] WillyT Aug 2013 OP

Our version of a "show trial". Vinnie From Indy Aug 2013 #1

Ironic, after we just had Manning's show trial Hydra Aug 2013 #2

If criminals could pick their juries ... GeorgeGist Aug 2013 #3

I know some guys who I would choose. longship Aug 2013 #4

How about a representative from EFF and one from EPIC? Downwinder Aug 2013 #8

Well, both Schneier and Lessig are on the right side. longship Aug 2013 #10

Lessig was a board member of EFF. Downwinder Aug 2013 #11

And, as I said, Lessig is a lawyer. longship Aug 2013 #12

If we can get people thinking and talking. Downwinder Aug 2013 #13

Well, let's send them all off to DC! longship Aug 2013 #14

I think our choices have the legal and technical credentials. Downwinder Aug 2013 #15

Because the panel is just for window dressing? nt silvershadow Aug 2013 #5

Why would running a packet sniffer be relevant? jeff47 Aug 2013 #6

Rubber stamps haven't been high tech for quite some time now n/t Fumesucker Aug 2013 #7

Because we have a shortage of math and science majors jsr Aug 2013 #9