Striking the Right Balance between Privacy and Public Protect ion

[Ian G Batten]

On Wed, 23 Oct 2002, David_Biggins@usermgmt.com wrote:
> Simon, I'm sorry,  but such major changes in public attitude are
> something that the authorities must EARN, not expect.   They must earn
> them by moving to much more open processes,  much more consultations of
> this type, (even if they are painful)  and by actually passing
> legislation that deals in sanction for abuses of powers,  not just
> increases in them.

They're the Home Office.  You're not.  Learn your place.  How dare you
doubt their bona fides: they've said they're honest and accountable, and
that's all you need to know.

ian