Everyone should read comp.risks, part 3

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According to CNET News.com, US Reps. Howard Berman, D-Calif., and Howard Coble, R-N.C., are planning to introduce a bill "that would permit copyright holders to perform nearly unchecked electronic hacking if they have a 'reasonable basis' to believe that piracy is taking place."

http://news.com.com/2104-1023-945923.html

and

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/education/newsid_2144000/2144188.stm

Tens of thousands of children are being finger-printed in school -- often without the consent of their parents.

"People who have nothing to hide - why would they worry?"