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9. yes.. I think for the most part the practice is sound and legit.

Sat Jul 13, 2013, 06:53 AM

Jul 2013

It just needs some tightening up to ensure there is no abuse.

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Atty. Gen. Eric Holder to Tighten Rules on Seizing Reporters' Data [View all] Hissyspit Jul 2013 OP

I need more specifics before I can comment pro or con. merrily Jul 2013 #1

There are at least two specifics mentioned.. DCBob Jul 2013 #3

Sounds reasonable. DCBob Jul 2013 #2

Some loose ends. What a way to put it. merrily Jul 2013 #8

yes.. I think for the most part the practice is sound and legit. DCBob Jul 2013 #9

Disagree. The basic and pervasive attitude is a huge problem. merrily Jul 2013 #10

Protect the general public from what? merrily Jul 2013 #15

Wow.. there is so much exaggeration in that post.. DCBob Jul 2013 #17

You're doing Cha Jul 2013 #20

Thanks Cha.. DCBob Jul 2013 #21

The First Amendment is first for a damn good reason. ... spin Jul 2013 #4

I think so too. So did Manning, Snowden and wikileaks. merrily Jul 2013 #16

telling that this is even an issue. KG Jul 2013 #5

Since the NSA is getting all the data anyway fasttense Jul 2013 #11

Just window dressing Android3.14 Jul 2013 #13

Oh it's ok. christx30 Jul 2013 #25

The new rules appear to be the same as the old rules Yo_Mama Jul 2013 #19

Sounds like a payoff to the corporate media. blackspade Jul 2013 #23

He is completely untrustworthy. Safetykitten Jul 2013 #24

Holder seems to do whatever he wants. Ash_F Jul 2013 #26