The failing of the Patriot Act is the act itself, or a failure to enforce it as was intended? I'd certainly argue the original intent of that bill was justified in its own right, as is the RESTRICT Act considering TikTok's proximity to the Chinese government. We've also ceased use of Huawei chips in federal devices for similar reasons, so it's not exactly like this is an immediate reaction over a singular event. But if you're genuinely concerned about surveillance and manipulation of regular citizens, just you wait until you learn about how China operates - at least one reason to put in the "pro" list of the RESTRICT Act.

So you see, the problem is that you don't seem to understand. In fact, it seems like all you want to do is compare this to the Patriot Act, and label anyone as naive who disagrees with you.

Amusingly, I think you're naive for failing to see the differences in these circumstances, rather than fixating on the similarities.

> I am [NOT] a US Army Veteran honorable.

Just going based off of typical Reddit and social media interactions.

So I will say what I think when I think it and you resorting to personal insults shows you lost the debate. "So I think I'm given carte blanche to run my ignorant mouth and demand it be treated equivalent as objective fact, but those considerations don't apply to you since you lost the debate...because army."

FTFY

Lol OK - then set a reminder and show me how wrong I am come June.

Edit: Or just scurry off to your corner, as was expected.

Oh thanks! Did you read the actual article, or just the headline?

Here, I'll help you out:

> "Under the terms of the bill, someone must be engaged in 'sabotage or subversion' of communications technology in the U.S., causing 'catastrophic effects' on U.S. critical infrastructure, or 'interfering in, or altering the result' of a federal election in order for criminal penalties to apply," Warner's communications director, Rachel Cohen, said.

Lol OK, you're an American. So am I. Saying Patriot Act isn't going to be enough for me to disregard my entire point. I agree the language in this bill is a bit non-specific (often how legislation is crafted) and could be refined, but anyone claiming they won't be able to use a VPN in the next few months is being bombastic at best.

RemindMe! 2 years

I also get all my news analysis from Twitter and social media lol.

Ahh so it's just a game of whataboutism! Not surprising given your proximity to the former Soviet Union.

I'll certainly agree that this bill is too vague and needs refining language to specify its intent, but saying this makes us worse than China or Russia when it comes to digital privacy is laughable.

Lol you'll make fun of Americans because you fail to comprehend what's being said? I figured when you used the label 'murricans' in this reply.

Please tell us, what beacon of democracy do you hail from? Don't worry, I'll wait...

Stick to Genshin and PCs - you know, the things you're actually midly informed about lol.

Lol alright two week old Reddit account whose posting history illustrates your karma farming of the recent shooting in Nashville...

Guess you weren't doing your job well enough of playing the ostracized, unrecognized, and unappreciated informal subject expert.