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Bev54

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11. This is not a gesture

Reply to Martin68 (Reply #5)

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 05:51 PM

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This is absolutely happening with the European governments and it will spill over to the citizens as well. People in other countries do not like the fact that the US can spy on them and make their lives miserable with the touch of a button. We will all change when we can and it is absolutely necessary for National security for governments.

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