Goodbye, democracy

What was the motivating reason behind the passing of this bill? Terrorism?

What was the motivating reason behind the passing of this bill? Terrorism?

Indeed, amongst related arguments which are meant as evident evocation of fear (e.g. bombings and organized crime). Members of the Swedish "liberal" parties currently in power have been extremely evasive about specific comments relating to these portrayed threats.

In fact, since the 2001 WTC bombings, terrorism has hardly been discussed at all here. The "aftermath" of the London and Spain bombings involved around a week of public debate before falling into oblivion.

Things just seem too hasty. I have no doubt whatsoever that there are other interests behind this than to protect our citizens from terrorism. Political pressures from the U.S. relating to The Pirate Bay is the first thing that comes to mind, but who knows what this will lead to?

I just looked this up on The Pirate Bay.

Today the frontpage is in Swedish again. We're sorry for that but it's important that also people outside of Sweden know what's going on. We hope to raise awareness by doing this. There is a new law being voted for on the 17th of June here in Sweden. The law would give the government the right to listen to all telephone and internet traffic that crosses the borders outside of Sweden. In reality - it's basically all traffic in Sweden since we're a small nation and Internet is global. We want to let you understand more and read up on what this means - and make your voice heard about this! This is a major threat against our civil rights and we must act. We must act now! Read more about this on the new webpage started for this! And do it now, after june 17th it's too late!

This is an exact quote. Apparently it's too late though.

Chruser, run away as soon as possible!

Well, this is just too stupid. I'm left speechless.

Well, this is just too stupid. I'm left speechless.

Speechless by the hands of the Swedish authority?

Is there any other information to support such a preposition? What silliness.

This sounds fucking horrible dude. I pray you get out as soon as you possibly can!