Some politicians in the UK think it is a good idea to introduce identity verification for using VPN services.

It could be that these politicians do not understand what they are proposing. The alternative, that they do understand, would be even worse.

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@mullvadnet Way too many politicians make decisions in domains where they are clearly poorly informed.

That is not where the problem stops - they are also arrogantly sure of their opinions and rarely heed the advice od experts when they contradict their arrogantly conceived and mostly non-holistic opinions.

@NicelyManifest I don't think the polititians consider how good or bad the idea is, they're just doing what their paymasters demand.
The likes of Thiel, Karp, and Ellison have openly said they want complete surveillance of all people, and do not want democracy.
These are powerful, but crazy people! @mullvadnet

@greenpete @mullvadnet Very much so. Lobbying, insider trading, abuse of expense claims. All in broad daylight (especially in the US).

Yet, Jeremy Corbyn was an exceptional beacon. 32 years voted as Islington MP as he does vast amounts to help people.

Met a lady in town the other day on bail for holding a sign. She was asked for an image to send to Corbyn in a recent protest. He replied with a thank you video!