August 22nd, 2013
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The detention of Miranda has rightly caused international dismay because it feeds into a perception that the US and UK governments – while claiming to welcome the debate around state surveillance started by Snowden – are also intent on stemming the tide of leaks and on pursuing the whistleblower with a vengeance. That perception is right.

Alan Rusbridger, editor at the Guardian. He goes on to provide details about how the UK government forced the Guardian to destroy hard drives with beyond repair. 

David Miranda, schedule 7 and the danger that all reporters now face | Alan Rusbridger | Comment is free | The Guardian

(Source: theguardian.com)

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