Sebastian G. wrote:
> Bill Baka wrote:
>>
>> If you don't think the NSA (or anybody else) gets into your computer,
>> how about this, my experience so far. I used a torrent engine to
>> download 'Dreamgirls' for my daughter. What I got was a crappy copy
>> and a nasty e-mail from the MPAA police.
>
>
> And this requires access to your computer about how far?

Government warning, that's all.
>
>> About 30 years ago I got a visit from 2 FBI gorillas in $1,000 suits
>> knocking on my door (at home, 8:00 P.M.) for a very minor infraction
>> of FCC regulations,
>
>
> And this requires access to your computer about how far?

Government warning, that's all.
>
>> A few years back, like 2004 (I think) I was detained by both DHS and
>> FBI agents on duty at Beale A.F.B. for riding my bike on a PUBLIC road
>> and taking a few pictures with me 1.2 M Pixel fixed focus el-cheapo
>> camera.
>> Even after proving I was born here, 3rd generation, they held me for a
>> local Sheriff to pick me up and take me straight home with the bike
>> loosely in his trunk.
>
>
> And this requires access to your computer about how far?

Government warning, that's all.
>
>> They do it because they can.
>
> They don't do it because they can't.

Do you ever get out??
Just because you personally haven't gotten harassed by the government
doesn't mean they aren't watching you.
Be paranoid.
1984 is coming true, just a little later than Orwell expected.
Bill Baka