diff --git a/content/blog/just-dont-break-the-law.md b/content/blog/just-dont-break-the-law.md index 94cf659..de39f30 100644 --- a/content/blog/just-dont-break-the-law.md +++ b/content/blog/just-dont-break-the-law.md @@ -15,9 +15,9 @@ One common refrain heard from supporters of increased government surveillance is I'm sure supporters of increased government surveillance are motivated by a desire to keep people safe. I want to keep people safe too, which is why I oppose increased government surveillance. -Even the innocent can come under suspicion of guilt. Those who believe they can escape becoming a false positive in a government surveillance system are critically ignorant of the manner in which such systems are built. Becoming a false positive is no joke; the suspicion of guilt can have dire consequences (e.g. [Maher Arar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maher_Arar), particularly for those who don't enjoy the right to [presumption of innocence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presumption_of_innocence). Increased government surveillance is dangerous for the falsely accused, those proven guilty by circumstantial evidence, and those who have been maliciously framed. +Even the innocent can come under suspicion of guilt. Those who believe they can escape becoming a false positive in a government surveillance system are critically ignorant of the manner in which such systems are built. Becoming a false positive is no joke; the suspicion of guilt can have dire consequences (e.g. [Maher Arar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maher_Arar)), particularly for those who don't enjoy the right to [presumption of innocence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presumption_of_innocence). Increased government surveillance is dangerous for the falsely accused, those proven guilty by circumstantial evidence, and those who have been maliciously framed. -Moreover, laws that are plainly unjust and immoral should be disobeyed; Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat is often given as a canonical example. Increased government surveillance is dangerous for those who break the law because they know it's the right to do. +Moreover, laws that are plainly unjust and immoral should be disobeyed; Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat is often given as a canonical example. Increased government surveillance is dangerous for those who break the law because they know it's the right thing to do. Keep the people safe: restrict government surveillance.