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Hang 'em

Posted Oct 6, 2013 18:52 UTC (Sun) by rogblake (guest, #18258)
In reply to: Attacking Tor: how the NSA targets users' online anonymity (The Guardian) by danielpf
Parent article: Attacking Tor: how the NSA targets users' online anonymity (The Guardian)

I believe that what needs to happen is to try the NSA heads for treason and (upon being found guilty) put them to death.

I know this sounds radical, but through its actions the NSA has essentially declared war against the American people and has become the enemy within. Utterly treasonous actions. Putting Keith Alexander and his henchmen to death would send the strongest possible signal to those who would work towards erecting this type of police-state infrastructure in the U.S.

This is the type of heinous crime that the death penalty is quite appropriate for. Not that I think there is much chance of actually implementing this happy plan.


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Hang 'em

Posted Oct 7, 2013 5:31 UTC (Mon) by gmaxwell (subscriber, #30048) [Link]

Treason is too much for someone who can really honestly claim to have been acting in the interest of "the people", even if his actions were confused and unlawful.

But... a simple charge for lying to congress sure would be nice. Perjury or contempt of congress.

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