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U.K. Prime Minister Suggests ‘Pre-Crime’ Blocking of Social Media
Submitted by Michael Kleen on Fri, 2011-08-12 01:00
British Prime Minister David Cameron has told Parliament that he is investigating whether to stop people communicating via social networking sites if they are known to be planning criminal activity.
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And, "criminal activity" is whatever your chosen master says it is.