FBI Attacked by U. S. Congress for Anti-Encryption Stance
Basic freedoms and civil liberties have become more and more of a legal domain to be doled out by an ever advancing Police State in America. The U. S. Congress has lost most of its influence and national respect amongst the people. Congressional approval ratings are far worse than even President Obama's. Less than 10% of Americans believe Congress is doing their job well. Many of the agencies they are supposed to have dominion over, like the NSA, seem to consistently ignore their authority. U. S. Congressmen have shown a proclivity to selling out ethically in legislation, or to lobbyists....
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