369: One nation under surveillance

<p>P&amp;C drink and review &quot;The Fear&quot; -- an imperial pumpkin ale from Flying Dog -- then discuss surveillance. </p> <p>How should we live in an environment where everything we say is being recorded? </p> <p>Why shouldn&#39;t the government be able to do &quot;routine checks&quot; on citizens? We don&#39;t have anything to hide, do we? And if you&#39;re breaking the law, or a risk to others, don&#39;t we want to find out before you do something horrible? </p> <p>Why do we have a presumption of innocence? What&#39;s the point? </p> <p>The boys discuss the basic principles, but also delve into the issues raised by Snowden and others who uncovered secret government surveillance. </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>