Was This Person Unduly Treated By Our Security People?.

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/aug/19/detention-david-miranda-keith-vaz-glenn-greenwald

Now let's see if this is more pleasing to the pallet, it should be taking into account that it circles round, the 'unlawful' arrest of a Guardian journalist's partner, by the dreaded British police, most likely at the request of US National Security Agency and wait a minute Mr Miranda also happens to be Brazilian, so we also have the racist element thrown in.

Yes this should start off a debate surely.

[jackthehat]

Throwing a sulk because one of your questions didn't go the way you'd hoped is a little childish......

It certainly seems that the Security Services were acting in a manner beyond which they usually treat passengers. Wouldn't you agree?

[sp1814]

Yes, of course he was treated badly.

I would have thought that was obvious!!!

[Octavius]

"According to a document published by the UK government about Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act, "fewer than 3 people in every 10,000 are examined as they pass through UK borders" (David was not entering the UK but only transiting through to Rio). Moreover, "most examinations, over 97%, last under an hour." An appendix to that document states that only .06% of all people detained are kept for more than 6 hours."

So yes, it does seem to be a bit of over the top heavy handed intimidation.

[friedgreentomato]

Yes, are you happy now.

We do not always get the answers we want to our questions but that is the way life is - your parents should have taught you that!

[sp1814]

AOG

What's your opinion?

Do you think that there's something odd with this chap's detention (not 'arrest')?

[douglas9401]

Am I alone in detecting a bit of pack mentality developing when it comes to answering the questions asked by Mr Git?
The offhand, pissy attitude in some replies is starting to get a bit wearying.

[sp1814]

AOG

Do you find it a little unsettling that the partner of a journalist should be targeted in this way?

[sp1814]

douglas9401

Nope...just a difference of opinion. AOG has his supporters and his detractors, as do we all.

[237SJ]

It does sound a bit strange but there are many journalists and journalists' partners passing through Heathrow every day. Many journalists have written about Edward Snowden. Maybe there is more to this than meets the eye

[spacechimp]

Guardian reports "Labour demands review of anti-terror powers"

Do these opportunistic sh*ts not remember a thing they did in office?

[Svejk]

I'm with Douglas. Its very brave of AOG to keep subjecting himself to 'the pack'. Price of free speech, I suppose. Rest assured AOG, you have plenty of support on here.
Well, me anyway.

[spacechimp]

Regarding Yvette Cooper demanding a review of anti-terror powers:
this woman voted in favour of NINETY-day detention WITHOUT CHARGE for heaven's sake. http://www.publicwhip.org.uk/division.php?date=2005-11-09&number=84&mpn=Yvette_Cooper&mpc=Pontefract_and_Castleford&house=commons
NINETY DAYS.

[youngmafbog]

Does anyone on here have the full facts or is it simply because he was associated with The guardian that people on here think he was treated harshly.

Until I know the full facts I dont think I can comment.

[jake-the-peg]

Not because he was associated with the Guardian but because he was associated with Snowdon - or do you think that was a coincidence

[KARL]

Not taking sides at all so no snarls please but, it's palate AOG meant, not pallet.

[KARL]

...and Snowden, not Snowdon, JtP

[jake-the-peg]

Sorry Karl - were you confused?

[FredPuli43]

It looks a bit odd. But we don't know the reasons for the detention. The, Guardian obviously has its suspicions, but it would have wouldn't it ?

[Gromit]

It could have been worse. They normally shoot Brazilians.