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PostSubject: LOL, Kim Dotcom debates New Zealand leader over spying   LOL, Kim Dotcom debates New Zealand leader over spying Icon_minitimeFri Jul 05, 2013 1:38 am

In America, Kim Dotcom is a racketeering suspect. In New Zealand on Wednesday, he was the prime minister's debate partner.

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The flamboyant Internet entrepreneur, who has gained celebrity status here while fighting extradition, took a helicopter from his estate to the capital, tweeting photos along the way, to speak against a bill that would expand the powers of New Zealand's foreign spy agency.

In a Parliament committee room, he used his allotted 15 minutes to rail against US and New Zealand snooping, then traded jabs with Prime Minister John Key.
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom speaks to the media after coming face to face for the first time with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom speaks to the media after coming face to face for the first time with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key. Photo: AFP

Mr Dotcom is founder of the once-popular file-sharing site Megaupload, which was shut down last year by US authorities who accuse him of facilitating online piracy. His testimony at the committee hearing was a highly anticipated piece of political theater, and his every word was followed on live video streams and Twitter.
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Mr Dotcom spoke against a bill that would allow the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) to spy on New Zealanders under certain circumstances, something not expressly permitted under current law. One such instance would be on behalf of another domestic agency.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/security-it/kim-dotcom-debates-new-zealand-leader-over-spying-20130704-hv0qo.html#ixzz2Y99eKOV3
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