On both sides of the Atlantic there are concerns that ancient liberties are under attack. The response to 9/11 and the threat of terrorism is one reason - but the increased sophistication of surveillance techniques and computer databases also give rise to concerns.A number of organisations in the UK are promoting a "Convention on Modern Liberty" this Saturday - http://www.modernliberty.net/
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