Curtailing freedoms is the *point* of authoritarian policies and the desire of authoritarian politicians.
Tony Roberts
Bruce Schneier (@schneier.com) and I have a new essay in @theconversation.com on the Trump administration's strategy of weaponizing law, technology, & surveillance to chill protest, dissent, & political opposition.
In short, the chilling effects are the point.
theconversation.com/chilling-eff...
A persistent government strategy to sow fear through punitive measures has corroded freedom and democracy.
