Police Blotter: Armed robbers nabbed through text messages

So why...: ...would text messages receive less protection than voice calls? The robbers were stupid (wireless communications can be intercepted in any number of ways), but if it's illegal to tap a voice call without a warrant, then it should also be illegal for providers to hand over text messages without a warrant as well.

The other alternative would be to allow police to intercept communications at will; after all, a literal reading of the Fourth Amendment says nothing about people's right to secure communications (or even confidentiality). I would not be in favor of such an interpretation (and don't think Madison would have been either), but I'm also not a strict constructionist.; Posted by: John L. Ries Posted on: 02/27/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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More Stupid Criminals... IT_Guy_z | 02/26/08

some miss the big picture adr5@... | 02/28/08

Don't pride yourself.... preacherx | 02/27/08

So why... John L. Ries | 02/27/08

RE: Police Blotter.... bfilipiak@... | 02/27/08

history proves you wrong adr5@... | 02/28/08

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