Socialist Sweden?
"Legislators expand eavesdropping tools
STOCKHOLM - Sweden's Parliament narrowly approved a contentious bill yesterday that gives authorities sweeping powers to eavesdrop on all e-mail and telephone traffic that crosses the Nordic nation's borders. The right-leaning government's slim majority helped secure 143-138 approval, despite strong opposition from left-leaning parties led by Social Democrats. Supporters argued that the law - which takes effect in January - will provide a level of security against potential terrorists plotting attacks. But critics have slammed it as an invasion of privacy and an infringement on civil liberties. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Parliament, some handing out copies of George Orwell's famed "1984," dealing with a fictional police state (AP June 19, 2008)."
I'm so sick of that damn canard!
