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Gardaí can examine calls, texts, social media, photos, videos on journalist’s phone,

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#32 26-09-2020 2:02pm

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

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Dempo1 wrote: »

Good, I've long been fascinated at why Journalists feel they have a unique position in society, above reproach, sense of entitlement etc. Why aren't they subject to the same laws and rules as us humble ordinary citizens Whilst I have reservations about carte blanch garda accessing anyone's private information, I don't have an issue if proven and court orders applicable, why Gardai can't access what's required in the course of a ligitimate investigation.

Reminds me of the phone tapping scandals by Murdoch's minions a few years ago. Why should scum like that have some sort of immunity?

And if you give it to them, they'll take liberties

Everything I don't like is either woke or fascist - possibly both - pick one.

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