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We are a shining city on a hill.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Friday signed into law the controversial Interception of Communications Bill, which gives his government the authority to eavesdrop on phone and Internet communications and read physical mail…
Communications Minister Christopher Mushowe said Zimbabwe is not unique in the world in passing such legislation, citing electronic eavesdropping programs in the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa, among other countries.
When the brutal dictator of a failed state cites you as inspiration, you’ve really lived up to your ideals, wouldn’t you say?
(H/T Think Progress)
