Mastering the Internet

[Peter Fairbrother]

Peter Fairbrother wrote:
> Peter Fairbrother wrote:
>> Ian Batten wrote:
> 
>> So my contention is that GCHQ should not be trusted - not because they 
>> are untrustworthy, but simply because there is no need to trust them!
> 
> Being a bit kinder: GCHQ should not be trusted - not because they may or 
> may not be untrustworthy, but simply because there is no operational 
> requirement to trust them.


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The probability of their breaching any trust placed in them will vary 
according to unforeseeable circumstances.

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Rats, does anyone know of a good textbook on the mathematics of trust? 
Preferably one with simple examples for the feeble-minded politicians?


(not implying that all pols are feeble-minded - implying that some are)



-- Peter Faierbrother

A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.