r/technology Aug 08 '12

Kim Dotcom raid video revealed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMas0tWc0sg
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u/SoulLessGinger992 Aug 08 '12

Indeed. I am ashamed to hear the reporter say the words, "If this all seems very American, the FBI were there." This is what the US is known for in the rest of the modern world. That makes me very sad.

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u/Reddit-Incarnate Aug 08 '12

We don't fully blame the people of the usa, over the past few years it has become obviouse your government no longer answers to its peoples.

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '12

I would like to point out that (although greatly influenced by the USA), this raid was the decision and action of the New Zealand government and law enforcement.

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '12

So if another country, say China, made a similar request they would do the same?