Shameful story (but with a positive outcome) of Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, fighting a National Security Letter from the FBI. Starting with a gag order not allowing him to talk with his family or advisors is unconscionable. Hooray for Brewster, for standing on principle and winning during what must have been a very frightening situation personally.
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