Britain has been called the Surveillance Society. For example, there are surveillance cameras to track and record people’s activity. Now the tracking escalates. A data base will track and store telephone communication and internet activity:

“…A massive government database holding details of every phone call, e-mail and time spent on the internet by the public is being planned as part of the fight against crime and terrorism. Internet service providers (ISPs) and telecoms companies would hand over the records to the Home Office under plans put forward by officials.”

link: ‘Big Brother’ database for phones and e-mails

Essentially, it is a huge step toward the elimination of personal privacy. Where you go, to whom you talk on the phone and what you write in an email will be recorded. Coupled this with an ID card and medical information and the government authorities essentially know most personal facets of a citizen’s life. In the name of security, every person is suspect.

Catherine Forsythe
Director of Operations
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