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Volume 2, Issue #16
(Released: 07/31/99)
"In Chaos and Madness."
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C O N T E N T S :
? INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter.
? ADVISORIES - The structure of BCE explained.
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? BIG BROTHER BASHING - Bill C-3 makes the Kanadian DNA Bank a reality.
? Search String: {BIG BROTHER}
? BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - Not available in this issue.
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? BREAKER'S REVIEWS - Canadian H/P Sites.
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? CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - What really happened at Waco in 1993.
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? CROSSED WIRES - An Advertisement for Blackzine.
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? H/P INFORMATION - TELUS articles and Nortel's Millennium Desktop payphones.
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? INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - Interviews of RedBoxChiliPepper & Logic Box.
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? NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - Damage, INC. releases updates and news.
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? OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - Hacktivism: The individual's tool against oppression.
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? REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - An assortment of interesting articles.
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? THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - Chaos and Madness.
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? CLOSING COMMENTS - BLACKENED's chaotic closing comments.
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INTRODUCTION:
Early in May, I wrote a poem entitled "Chaos and Madness" which has been
included in this issue. It was written while I was suffering from an extreme
case of fever. Basically, it describes my state of mind during that episode
of illness. Since it was such an intense, memorable experience I decided that
it would be a unique concept to fashion this issue after that premise. In a
sense, it could be said that this issue will be 'feverish'. At least, I hope
that it'll turn out that way as at this point, even though you're reading the
Introduction, the issue has yet to be written. ;)
So, why write about a fever? What's the purpose of that? The point of doing
that is very simple. Although my illness extended beyond just having a fever,
that in itself gave me a new perspective on things, one that I haven't had the
opportunity to explore many times in my life, or just neglected to do so.
In essence, a fever can change the way you look at things. It can be a mind
altering experience that one might describe as chaos and madness. While a
person is consumed by a fever they can enter a world in which the ordinary
seems extraordinary. They can have visions or hallucinations. They might
even think things that they had never previously thought, while the doors of
perception are opened wide to them. Sure, there's a certain danger involved
while a person is enduring a long lasting fever. But there also lies a great
potential, for imagination and to an extent, wisdom. It's fascinating and
sometimes can be the source of dramatically wild, lucid dreams... if you're
able to just relax and embrace it. Obviously people's experiences differ
however. For some it's almost like a bad trip, while for others it is more
like sweaty roller coaster ride, an adventure filled with crazed thoughts and
emotions. For me, fevers have always been more like the latter. In fact, to
a degree I almost welcome them at times because of the way they can affect me,
and open my mind to possibilities that I otherwise might never consider. They
can be so surreal, almost hypnotic in their power and able to intensify my
creativity that I don't fear them. Nor do I ever wish that my mind and body
wouldn't have to endure them again. Perhaps I'm making too much of fevers and
what they're capable of doing to one's mind, but I do believe that they can be
responsible for some very strange, sometimes amazing things that cannot just be
dismissed and ignored. In all honesty, I think they can do more than what
science can currently explain, even though I have no concrete proof of that.
However, in some cultures fevers are induced so that shaman can see visions and
experience unworldly things in dreams, etc. So, maybe there is a basis for some
of my claims. Regardless of that, even if there aren't any hard facts to
support my statements, it is what I believe. And that's what matters. Madness
can be genius. Chaos can be desirable. Think about it.
ADVISORIES - {ADVISORIES}
The structure of BCE explained.
In this article, we'll take you inside BCE in order to explain how it is
structured, show which companies it owns in part or in whole and chart its
relatives (divisions, subsidiaries, partners, alliances, etc.) Basically, the
reason we selected BCE as a topic is to expose them for what they are. The
purpose of doing that is to finally eradicate the commonly held belief amongst
Canadian telephone customers that each telco is owned and operated independently
in each individual province of Canada. That's a myth that definitely needs to
be shattered. The truth needs to be told. And it can be, through education by
means of the facts. Thankfully, BCE has provided us with a vast amount of
information, which of course will be used against them to prove our point, by
clearly demonstrating the size of their monopoly. Again, much of the material
discussed in this article is easily obtained, direct from the source. The rest
has been gathered from various telco web sites, reports, news clippings and
other forms of research. Also, a graph in the form of a GIF (garnered from
BCE's web site) has been provided for you to view for clarification and as
further proof of their ownership. It clearly demonstrates how the massive
Canadian corporation known as BCE is structured. Personally, I feel that many
of the telcos across the country under BCE's ownership are trying to pretend to
be small, independent telephone companies. In essence, they're in hiding by
attempting to keep everything (including mere affiliations) quiet. They're
trying to fool everyone. That's something that we simply can't allow to happen.
So, we've outlined the true nature of their relations and used their own clumsy
words against them as the very proof. Enjoy. ;)
BCE: About BCE: Welcome to BCE: Overview
Welcome to BCE, Canada's global telecommunications company. We're a company of
58,000 employees, revenues of $27.5 billion and assets of more than $32 billion.
We are one of the world's leading communications organizations. Our vision sees
us as "people reaching out to bring the world together through communications
with leadership, innovation, teamwork and excellence."
We have core investments in
telephone networks, both wired and wireless
Internet Protocol (IP)-based networks and solutions
electronic commerce
systems integration
directories
satellite networks
We are also a major player in
high-speed internet access
web hosting
direct-to-home entertainment
In 1998, BCE had (baseline) earnings of $1.6 billion. In the first quarter of
1999, BCE had (baseline) earnings of $367 million, a 14% increase compared to
the same period in 1998. For further financial information, please go to the
Investors section of the site.
Last updated on July 26, 1999
"BCE's telecommunications interests are among the most comprehensive of any
company in the world, spanning the key segments of the communications sector:
Canadian communication services, system integration and e-commerce, media,
technology and solutions, and international communications services. We are
Canada's global communications company."
(% ownership as at March 31, 1999)
Bell Canada Group
Bell (100%)
Bell Actimedia (100%)
Bell Mobility (65.3%)
Bruncor (44.8%)
Manitoba Telecom (20%)*
Maritime T&T (34.3%)
NewTel Enterprises (54.7%)
Northern Telephone (99.9%)
Northwestel (100%)
Telabec (100%)
Teleglobe (21.6%)
CGI & BCE Emergis
BCE Emergis (62.4%)*
CGI Group Inc. (44.6%)
BCE Media
Bell ExpressVu (100%)
Telesat Canada (100%)
TMI Communications (100%)
Nortel Networks (40.4%)
Bell Canada International (73.7%)
Jones Intercable (30.3%) - sold in April for US $508M
BCE family of companies.
BCE is Canada's global telecommunications company with 122,000 employees
worldwide, revenues of $33 billion and assets exceeding $40 billion.
BCE is one of the most diversified of the world's leading telecom companies,
with interests in the services business, in equipment, in technology, in
directories, in networks wired and wireless and in satellites.
BCE represents the people, technology and solutions that enable communications
for millions of customers, at home and abroad.
Bell Nexxia is the new member of the 'BCE_Companies'
BCE: About BCE: Company Profiles: Bell Canada
Ringing changes at Bell Canada
Bell Canada has travelled a long way in a short time. With the introduction of
long-distance competition followed by the introduction of local competition,
Bell has reinvented itself as a flexible, focused and aggressive competitor.
As data surpasses voice traffic, Bell Canada is ready, with customer-driven
services such as a national broadband network, e-commerce and distance learning.
Service delivery is equally innovative, pushing the boundaries of what a phone
company is -- or can be. Bell's digital copper infrastructure is complemented
by fibre-optic cables, wireless and satellite services.
But perhaps Bell's strongest asset is its connection to other BCE companies -
connections that produce innovative stand-alone and bundled services that are
unmatched in Canada.
On June 1, 1999, a strategic partnership between BCE and Ameritech
Corporation was finalized in which the U.S. company acquired 20% of Bell Canada
for $5.1 billion.
The primary focus of the partnership is to develop growth opportunities and
introduce new services for customers. Ameritech serves customers in 50 states
and 40 countries and has US $30 billion in assets.
And on June 21, 1999, Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) and Bell Canada
officially launched Intrigna - a joint initiative to offer leading edge and
next generation telecommunication services to customers in the high growth
business markets in Alberta and British Columbia.
The Bell brand, which already enjoys strong recognition and trust, will help
ease the introduction of innovative services, while differentiating Bell from
the competition.
Service bundling, which adds considerable customer value, also distinguishes
Bell from the rest. For example, SimplyOne provides customers with one number
for wireline and wireless service. And Bell World stores will demonstrate all
of the products and services available through the BCE family of companies in
an integrated, fun, informative fashion under one roof - with more than 200
locations to be completed by mid 2001.
The entire profile above on Bell Canada was ripped from BCE's web site.
Here's an article that I thought might be of interest to you. It shows just
how much BCE has profited in the second quarter of 1999.
BCE up sharply:
"MONTREAL -- BCE Inc. Canada's largest telecom company, reported a
multibillion-dollar profit in the second quarter, primarily from gains on the
sale of a chunk of its Bell Canada unit to a U.S. phone giant.
The Montreal holding company said it posted net profits of $4.6 billion for
the three months ended June 30, compared with $295 million in the same 1998
period.
The earnings included gains from the $5.1 billion sale of 20 per cent of Bell
Canada to Chicago-based Ameritech as well as special charges related to
acquisition costs at its Nortel Networks unit and restructuring charges at
Bell Canada.
Excluding special gains, BCE still enjoyed sharply higher profits from its
operating units, as the company benefited from revenue and profit growth at
Nortel." CANADIAN PRESS
In conclusion, BCE is a very large, fat, Canadian giant. It's been the biggest
fat cat monopoly corporation in this country for quite some time, and as you
can see from the way it is structured, there aren't any plans to downsize.
Their goal is to be involved in as many telco related industries as possible.
And once their involved, and have established (or in some cases, bought) a
subsidiary, the goal changes to monopolizing it so that they can increase
and maximize profits. If they incur losses, they simply "restructure". Also,
BCE not only thinks of the companies they own and have acquired as being mere
"units", but they have been known to apply the same term to their customers.
However, at the same time, they want everyone to think of BCE and all of the
companies that it owns as being part of the "BCE family". They want it both
ways. They're the classic faceless corporation that wants to be big and fat,
but portray a public image of being a family oriented business. It's just
another blatant lie used for brainwashing (err, marketing) purposes. In
reality, they're a greedy company that wants to expand into any areas of
business that they think might be profitable. They want to take over as many
industries as possible. So much for the talk of stopping telcos from delving
into residential cable, satellite and internet services, and even home security.
BCE is literally everywhere in Canada and has at least partial (but more than
minimal) ownership in virtually every major Canadian telephony related company.
They also own many international telcos through their BCI division. So, it's
not surprising to read BCE boast "This is Bell's world" on their web site
(www.bce.ca). They also have Bell World stores and a Bell virtual World Tour
site, etc. It's blatantly obvious that BCE loves to brag and boast. They
have no humility or shame. In a future article, I'm going to explain BCE's
subsidiaries in detail along with information on the Stentor Alliance. This
was just the first article in a series dedicated to exposing the Canadian
telephone system.
Written by BLACKENED ? Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999.
BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER}
Bill C-3 makes the Kanadian DNA Bank a reality.
Disclaimer:
The sections of Bill C-3 (36th Parliament session) listed below comes from the
Government of Canada web site. If there is any misinformation, they are
responsible for it. Furthermore, if they failed to add or delete clauses due to
revisions to the information I used as a reference, they are at fault. I spent
over two hours searching their poorly organized site to make sure I have the
most current information on Bill C-3. As is always the case, "ignorance of the
law" is their greatest weapon.
It has finally happened. Without warning from the biased mass media, on
December 10, 1999, Bill C-3 received Royal Assent and was passed into law. Bill
C-3 is titled "An Act respecting DNA identification and to make consequential
amendments to the Criminal Code and other Acts." In stronger words, Bill C-3
creates a Canadian DNA Bank, and provides legal powers to the Thought Police and
their medical associates to force "certain violent convicted persons" to have a
DNA sample extracted from them. Another alarming point is that the DNA Bank
will be maintained by the Commissioner of the RCMP (Repressive Canadian Militant
Pigs). Bill C-3 has amended the Canadian Criminal Code to make it legal to
force the extraction of bodily substances from a convict without their consent.
Bill C-3 is officially known as the "DNA Identification Act" since it has
been passed into law. However, I'll refer to the Act as Bill C-3 in this
article.
The National DNA Bank is divided up into two indexes; the Crime scene index, and
the Convicted offenders index. The Bank shall also contain information such as
the case number of the investigation associated with the DNA sample from which
the profile was created, and in the case of a DNA profile in the Convicted
offenders index, the identity of the person that the DNA sample belongs to.
Below is what information will be in a Crime scene index:
Crime scene index (3) The crime scene index shall contain DNA profiles
derived from bodily substances that are found
(a) at any place where a designated offence was
committed;
(b) on or within the body of the victim of a designated
offence;
(c) on anything worn or carried by the victim at the
time when a designated offence was committed; or
(d) on or within the body of any person or thing or at
any place associated with the commission of a
designated offence.
Like most Canadian laws that infringe on privacy in order to protect "society,"
they are all written in this politically correct manner. The DNA Bank will
allow the RCMP to bank all DNA profiles that are at the crime scene. Many
people may not find anything wrong with this, but I find it disturbing. What
kind of privacy protection is the victim offered? Obviously, the unfortunate
victim was at the crime scene, so isn't it logical that the cops will take a
sample from the victim so that they can disqualify his or her DNA samples that
are scattered at the crime scene? If Big Bro's eventual motive is to bank the
DNA of every citizen in the country, would they just throw away a victim's DNA
profile? If the victim's DNA is corruptly abused, the victim is victimized
again. In fact the RCMP will keep the Crime scene index indefinitely. Instead
of destroying the DNA profiles, "access" to the DNA profile of a victim or
cleared suspect (definitely a victim in their own right) are revoked, as stated
in section 8.1 titled "Crime scene index."
Below is the brief yet official description of what the Convicted offenders
index will contain:
Convicted offenders index (4) The convicted offenders index shall contain DNA
profiles derived from bodily substances described
in subsection 487.071(1) of the Criminal Code.
The DNA bank will work as follows: When the RCMP Commissioner receives a DNA
profile, it will be checked against the DNA data bank in order to determine
whether it is already contained in the data bank. Then the Commissioner "may
then communicate, for the purposes of the investigation or prosecution of a
criminal offence, the following information to any Canadian law enforcement
agency or laboratory that the Commissioner considers appropriate:"
(a) whether the DNA profile is already contained in the data bank; and
(b) any information, other than the DNA profile itself, that is contained
in the data bank in relation to that DNA profile.
Another interesting section of Bill C-3 reveals that "authorized users" will
have access to the "automated criminal convictions records retrieval system"
that is maintained and updated by the RCMP. This confirms that the DNA data
bank will be fully computerized as well. I wonder if the RCMP is concerned that
"unauthorized users" will also gain access to the information within the DNA
data base? Their systems have been hacked in the past.
You may be wondering how many people may request and expect to receive DNA data
from the Commissioner of the RCMP. Well, basically all the pigs in the world
according to section 6(3). The RCMP will take DNA profiles from the foreign
cops, and compare it to all of the DNA profiles in the Canadian DNA Bank.
Even if a criminal is allowed to, and does leave Canada in order to get a fresh
start for their life, their DNA could easily follow them. Once Big Brother has
a DNA profile, it can and will be shared worldwide. Below is a section that
deals with how domestic pigs and other people can gain access to the information
in the DNA data bank:
Access to information 7. Access to information contained in the DNA data bank
may be granted to
(a) any person or class of persons that the
Commissioner considers appropriate for the purposes of
the proper operation and maintenance of the DNA data
bank; and
(b) the personnel of any laboratories that the
Commissioner considers appropriate for training
purposes.
As you can see, this proves that one person (the RCMP Commissioner) has total
authority over the DNA bank. He has total and complete reign over who gains
access to the DNA samples and profiles contained within the Bank.
As always, regardless of the country, Big Brother has one little section that
deals with "violations of individual privacy" in order to give any mainstream
critics a false sense of security. Here is the clause that is "supposed to"
protect the DNA data bank from unauthorized use:
Unauthorized use (6) No person who receives a DNA profile for entry in the DNA
data bank shall use it or allow it to be used other than for
the purposes of the administration of this Act.
Pretty fucking vague as always. Even if a miracle happened, and a corrupt cop
was caught and prosecuted for violating the above section 6(6), the punishment
is weak considering the total destruction of the privacy of the individual.
Here are the "punishments" that a hacker or private citizen would face should
that person get caught:
Offence 11. Every person who contravenes subsection 6(6) or (7), section 8 or
subsection 10(3) or (5)
(a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment
for a term not exceeding two years; or
(b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and
liable to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term
not exceeding six months, or to both.
A police officer could technically fall under this section should they get
prosecuted. According to what I have seen over the years, however, a month
suspension with pay as the IA office in the RCMP clears them would be all the
punishment they would receive in my opinion.
Another portion of Bill C-3 that is supposed to make people feel better about
DNA collection are sections that deal with the "access of information to be
permanent removed" to the destruction of the DNA samples, in some circumstances.
Big Brother is very careful not to reveal one very important fact; even if, by
a miracle, the RCMP did remove easy access to information after a pardon or
other event, or if the tissue/blood samples were destroyed, the RCMP will keep
the DNA profile. It will be kept on record permanently, despite the sections
that deal with sample destruction, etc. Just like in Canada, Young Offender
records are to be deleted from a person's criminal record after they become an
adult. However, that wasn't the case for someone I've met. Her current
"record" contained her record as a youth, even though she is an adult now. What
I am driving at is that the police, at any level, cannot be trusted to remove
access to information like a DNA profile. They are always suspicious, and will
never remove/dispose of information that they can use to their advantage, even
if it is illegally kept or obtained.
Fortunately, the RCMP can't rape a convicted person of his or her DNA for all
offenses (yet). Below is a list of primary offenses which require a mandatory
extraction of tissue from a convict:
(a) an offence under any of the following provisions, namely,
(i) section 151 (sexual interference)
(ii) section 152 (invitation to sexual touching)
(iii) section 153 (sexual exploitation) (iv) section 155 (incest),
(v) subsection 212(4) (offence in relation to juvenile prostitution)
(vi) section 233 (infanticide) (vii) section 235 (murder)
(viii) section 236 (manslaughter)
(ix) section 244 (causing bodily harm with intent),
(x) section 267 (assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm)
(xi) section 268 (aggravated assault)
(xii) section 269 (unlawfully causing bodily harm)
(xiii) section 271 (sexual assault),
(xiv) section 272 (sexual assault with a weapon, threats to a third party or
causing bodily harm)
(xv) section 273 (aggravated sexual assault), and (xvi) section 279
(kidnapping),
(b) an offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code,
chapter C-34 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, as they read from time to
time before January 4, 1983, namely,
(i) section 144 (rape),
(ii) section 146 (sexual intercourse with female under fourteen and between
fourteen and sixteen), and
(iii) section 148 (sexual intercourse with feeble-minded, etc.),
(c) an offence under paragraph 153(1)(a) (sexual intercourse with step-daughter,
etc.) of the Criminal Code, chapter C-34 of the Revised Statutes of Canada,
1970, as it read from time to time before January 1, 1988, and
(d) an attempt to commit or, other than for the purposes of subsection
487.05(1), a conspiracy to commit an offence referred to in any of paragraphs
(a) to (c);
That's not all. There is a list of "secondary offenses." If a person is found
guilty of one of the following offenses, tissue extraction is up to the
discretion of "the court":
(a) an offence under any of the following provisions, namely,
(i) section 75 (piratical acts) (real piracy... not the warez d00d variety)
(ii) section 76 (hijacking),
(iii) section 77 (endangering safety of aircraft or airport)
(iv) section 78.1 (seizing control of ship or fixed platform)
(v) paragraph 81(1)(a) or (b) (using explosives),
(vi) subsection 160(3) (bestiality in the presence of or by child)
(vii) section 163.1 (child pornography)
(viii) section 170 (parent or guardian procuring sexual activity)
(ix) section 173 (indecent acts)
(x) section 220 (causing death by criminal negligence)
(xi) section 221 (causing bodily harm by criminal negligence)
(xii) subsection 249(3) (dangerous operation causing bodily harm)
(xiii) subsection 249(4) (dangerous operation causing death)
(xiv) section 252 (failure to stop at scene of accident)
(xv) subsection 255(2) (impaired driving causing bodily harm)
(xvi) subsection 255(3) (impaired driving causing death)
(xvii) section 266 (assault) (xviii) section 269.1 (torture)
(xix) paragraph 270(1)(a) (assaulting a peace officer)
(xx) section 279.1 (hostage taking) (xxi) section 344 (robbery)
(xxii) subsection 348(1) (breaking and entering with intent, committing offence
or breaking out)
(xxiii) subsection 430(2) (mischief that causes actual danger to life)
(xxiv) section 433 (arson - disregard for human life), and
(xxv) section 434.1 (arson - own property)
(b) an offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code, as
they read from time to time before July 1, 1990, namely,
(i) section 433 (arson), and (ii) section 434 (setting fire to other substance), and
(c) an attempt to commit or, other than for the purposes of subsection 487.05(1)
a conspiracy to commit an offence referred to in paragraph (a) or (b);
Not the entire Criminal Code, but a nice chunk of it nonetheless. If you've
read my articles on Bill C-17 in previous issues of the Damage, INC. Newsletter,
Section (c) of both the primary and secondary offenses shouldn't be a surprise.
In Canada, thought crime or "conspiracy to" as they call it gets you the same
penalty as if you actually committed the crime. "Conspiracy" is enough to allow
the cops to forcibly steal tissue from anyone.
Also, if a person has committed a crime before the passing of Bill C-3 there
are provisions so that a sample of their DNA can be taken as well. Under 487.052
(1) of the newly amended Criminal Code, it is legal for the court, under an
application from the prosecutor, to apply for a special order (called Form 5.04)
so that "any number" of samples can be taken from a convict or young offender in
order to create a DNA profile. What criteria will be used to decide if DNA
profiles are desired from a particular convict? I'll list the criteria below:
Criteria (2) In deciding whether to make the order, the court shall consider
the criminal record of the person or young person, the nature of the
offence and the circumstances surrounding its commission and the
impact such an order would have on the person's or young person's
privacy and security of the person and shall give reasons for its
decision.
Impact on a person's privacy? Any and all extractions have a dramatic impact on
an individual's privacy. That kind of Big Brother duckspeak means nothing. The
privacy of a convict is of no consideration to them in my opinion. That is the
whole basis of acts like Bill C-3. In Canada and other countries, the
protection of "society" is the weapon used to destroy individual privacy.
Especially if the DNA data bank is maintained and controlled by organizations
like the RCMP, which are only concerned about busting people... not privacy.
That is why we have brought Kanada's new DNA Identification Act to your
attention. Creating DNA profiles on victims, suspects, and convicted persons is
only the beginning in my opinion. That is why I am so outspoken against this
Act and the National DNA Bank. Big Brother works slowly, eroding our rights and
destroying our privacy. In my opinion, this is only the beginning. Now that
the DNA data bank is established, there is nothing stoping Big Brother from
expanding it to include newborn babies (taking samples from the umbilical cords
and sending them to a national laboratory for analysis) and so on. Any invasion
of privacy is too much. It is too high of a price to pay just so the zombies in
"society" can obtain a false sense of security, while Big Brother gains more
of our personal information.
Written by Shatazar ? Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999.
BREAKER'S REVIEWS - {REVIEWS}
Canadian H/P Sites.
Since I wasn't able to contact Breaker before the release of this issue, I
decided to review some Canadian web sites. Even though the h/p scene in Canada
isn't as large or known as much as in other countries, there are still some
quality sites, groups and zines. So, read the reviews and then check out the
sites. And if you have ideas for future reviews, contact us.
Hack Canada
www.hackcanada.com
Hack Canada is one of the most well known Canadian h/p sites. It has a lot
of resources and a generous archive section that offers an excellent assortment
of texts, etc. The site is operated by CYB0RG/ASM and the rest of the Hack
Canada crew. They're a knowledgable group of Albertans that support the
Canadian scene by releasing relevant, useful information pertaining to many
technological aspects of the telco, systems and devices. In addition to h/p
texts and news, they have info on 2600 meetings for their area, 780/403 scene
news, Canadian h/p info and links, etc. Plus, Hack Canada is updated frequently
with new files and news. So make sure you check it often.
They also seem to be a friendly, approachable, cool bunch of people from my
experience. So don't be afraid to contact them. ;) One of HC's members named
The Clone, submitted a couple of TELUS articles (see the H/P INFORMATION
section) he wrote for this issue. Anyway, the only other thing I can say is
that they're a quality group that's well respected in the scene... and their
site is damn cool.
Maniak.net
www.maniak.net
Located in Quebec, Maniak.net is another cool site. The big anarchy symbol
that's displayed on their index.html page upon connecting sets the tone for
what lies ahead. The site has information for newbies, Quebec scene info,
news, numbers, a French zine named iGA, WWW board, links, etc. Most of the
site is in French, which is the default. But there is limited English support
as well. However, since I'm not fluent in French it's difficult for me to
review their site. From what I can tell though, they're doing a good job of
supporting the Quebec h/p scene.
Nettwerked
http://nettwerk.hypermart.net
Nettwerked is run by The Clone. It's more than just your average h/p site.
Besides just looking damn cool, Nettwerked is the home of a zine named K-1ine.
Even though it's still a new zine (2 issues have been released thus far), the
potential to achieve greatness is very evident. Meaning, it's a quality zine.
Just as, after reading the first two issues of K-1ine it is apparent that
The Clone knows/owns TELUS. ;)
He's also an avid scanner, (manual/hand scanner) and you can find some of
his scans in issues of K-1ine. And on Nettwerked, you can find links to
sites that carry other Canadian zines... as well as other things such as
DefCon pics (http://nettwerk.hypermart.net/defconpics). It's a great site
with a zine that you should definitely check out. Visit it often as The Clone
updates it often.
Ontario Phreaking Home
www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ba992/HomePage.phone.html
This site contains pictures of various Bell cans (junction boxes, etc.)
that are used in the Ottawa, Ontario region. It also has a small assortment of
texts on phreaking and information on Ottawa's 2600 meetings. The Ontario
Phreaky Home site doesn't seem to be updated regularly anymore. I don't want
to disrespect them, but the name of the site is a little misleading since it
isn't actually the home of phreaking in Ontario. Regardless of that, it does
offer some good info for neophyte phreaks and the pictures are good.
Phones of Zen
http://poz.8m.com
This site is the home of Lord Narayana's group, Phones of Zen. It's also the
home of Blackzine (see the CROSSED WIRES advertisement). The site has h/p
texts online, a unique personals section that lists hackers and phreaks from
various NPAs... along with their contact info, etc. It also has information
on the 2600 meetings in Calgary, projects, links, etc.
Lord Narayana is also into scanning and many aspects of phreaking. Basically,
he's a diehard Canadian phreak and his site reflects that. And he's a cool
person too. ;)
PLA Alberta
www.linuxchick.com/jester
Most likely you've run across a few PLA affiliate web sites before. But not
all PLA affiliate sites are alike. Some are small and lacking. While others
offer more local phreaking information, and are dedicated to supporting the h/p
scene in their NPA/State/Province. Jester's site, PLA Alberta, falls into the
latter category. Jester is also the editor of a zine named ALP. His site is
fairly large, has a mailing list, message board, etc. Overall, PLA Alberta
offers good information and has a nice layout. So check it out and tell Jester
I sent you... ;)
PLA Quebec
www.multimania.com/hak2600
The h/p scene is still alive and well in Quebec. And it'll remain that way
as long as sites such as PLA Quebec are around to support it. It's a well
organized site with texts, PLA news, 2600 meetings info, a phone book, info
specifically for newbies, payphone numbers, a message board, links, etc.
PLA Quebec is a large site with many pages of information for Quebec phreaks.
They're doing an admirable job of supporting the phreaking scene in Quebec's
NPAs. Much better than many of the h/p sites that are left in Ontario.
Written by BLACKENED ? Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999.
CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS}
What really happened at Waco in 1993.
What really happened between February 28 and April 19, 1993 at the Branch
Davidian compound in Waco, Texas? Who is responsible for the deaths of the
80 people that died during the stand-off? Should David Koresh shoulder the
entire blame? Could the situation have possibly been handled differently?
Was there any way that the final outcome could have been less catasrophic and
deadly for so many people? Couldn't this have been prevented somehow? Wasn't
there any way to avoid the disaster? Were the actions of the ATF, FBI and other
law enforcement agencies justified? How did President Clinton and Janet Reno's
involvement affect things? Was there a coverup? Were any of these questions
answered in 1995 during the Waco hearings?
Those are just some of the many questions that people have regarding the 1993
incident in Waco, Texas. Many of you probably watched CNN's coverage in shock,
horrified and disgusted by the images you were shown on that fateful day. And
after it was all over, you didn't have any answers because the mass media didn't
have any to give. Some of you continued to follow the story, long after the
media had dropped their coverage of it. A few of you may have even watched the
hearings or read the reports that were issued. Of that, a small percentage of
you don't believe what you've read and been told to believe. You still have
some questions that you'd like answered. You're still seeking the truth.
This article was intended for you to read. The research that I've done is for
your benefit, so that you may know the truth about what really happened at
Waco, why it happened and who is responsible. Admittedly, I still have
questions that haven't been answered. In other words, I don't have all of the
answers. Nor do I have the resources to investigate the situation the way
that I'd like to. However, I've tried to gather as much reliable information
as possible from various sources and research the topic thoroughly. Entire
books have been written on this topic, so don't expect all of the details to be
included in this brief article. There's just too much to cover in one article.
I don't think there will ever be a complete resolution to the events at Waco and
what occurred inside of the Branch Davidian compound. There are certain things
about the story that we'll probably never learn. There are always things that
are never known by all. But at least with part of the story, the pieces of the
puzzle can begin to be assembled to create a clearer picture. After that, it's
up to you to take it from there and form your own opinions.
Most people already know that ATF agents raided the Waco compound and a fire
fight ensued. And many of the negotiations were taped and have been released,
so I'm not going to cover any of those early events. I'm going to skip ahead
to the end of the siege and take you through the final day at the Branch
Davidian compound.
On April 19, 1993 the tanks began punching holes into the exterior walls of
the Branch Davidian compound. Contrary to their claims, they weren't being
fired up on. They weren't under any type of attack. Helicopters and planes
flew over and much of what occurred was caught on tape, forever documented.
And so that's where the real Waco story begins. It was a windy day with
gusting winds that could easily spread a fire throughout a building (in this
case, a highly flammable wooden structure). But the FBI went ahead anyway
and continued poking holes into various locations of the compound. Then they
began inserting CS gas in large doses. CS gas is supposed to be a non-lethal
weapon, but when combined with fire a deadly offspring known as cyanide is
produced. Also, CS gas has been tested on US Marines, but they are only
subjected to small doses of the gas over a very short duration of a few seconds.
The Branch Davidians were exposed to massive doses over a 6 hour time span.
Plus, there were 22 childen in the compound, as well as older adults. CS gas
(at levels as high as 10 times that which Marines are exposed) is much too
strong an agent to use against children and elderly people.
David Koresh and the Branch Davidians were accused of starting the fires. Yet
there is no solid proof that they were responsible. All they have are theories,
such as lanterns being knocked over and lighter fluid being used to start
fires throughout the compound.
After the compound had burned to the ground the fire was out, Texas Rangers
were delayed and prevented from conducting an investigation for hours while
other agencies went through any remaining evidence and "cleaned up the crime
scene."
In my opinion, the whole situation should've been handled differently. Janet
Reno and President Clinton should have been held responsible for the actions
of the ATF and FBI. And a real investigation should have been performed instead
of allowing the events to be covered up and forgotten.
I've watched several documentary tapes from the final day at the Waco compound.
In those tapes, it clearly shows FBI agents firing into the compound from
behind the tanks. In some cases, they were firing at Branch Davidians that
were attempting to escape. The flashes of light (captured on an infrared
camera from a helicopter overhead) indicating a weapon being discharged are
plainly visible on the tapes that I've seen. It even shows one person being
crushed underneath the tank's track. One of their limbs was ripped away
from their body and temporarily became caught in the track, which made the
operator of the tank move the vehicle back and forth in an attempt to free
it. But somehow the track was dislodged, adding further proof of what had
happened. Even as the fire was burning at full force and the building was
engulfed in flames, shots were being fired into the compound by FBI agents.
I'm sure that many of the bodies that were found with bullet wounds contained
rounds from the FBI's weapons. They've never proven that they were all self-
inflicted wounds. Nor have they proven that there was any "mass suicide".
Lastly, I've included a copy of Attorney General Janet Reno's statement and
a document from The Department of the Treasury which details the weapons
possessed by the Branch Davidians. Both were written and released in 1995.
I think you'll find them interesting.
During my research of the Waco seige, I read the U.S. Government reports,
watched several television documentaries, visited web sites and generally read
as much material on the topic as I could get my hands on. Short of speaking
with David Koresh through a clairvoyant, I did everything in my power to learn
what really happened and uncover the truth. In my humble opinion, Waco
represents a government conspiracy and coverup of immense proportions. Clinton,
Janet Reno, the ATF, FBI, etc. all fucked up. Then they tried to back each
other up and cover up the true events that had occurred and were documented. So,
in conclusion, it's your choice as to who should be believed. But hopefully
after reading this article, you'll think twice about automatically taking the
government at their word. If nothing else, it is my hope that people learn
that under no circumstances, in any situation should they have complete trust
in a government that's already proven itself to be untrustworthy and absolutely
corrupt to the core. And in my view, the U.S. government couldn't do anymore
to prove their guilt than they've already done. I suggest that you visit the
web sites below if you want further information on the Waco coverup.
Sources:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/waco/
http://rampages.onramp.net/~djreavis/faq/index.htm
http://www.parascope.com (Search for "Waco") - Not all info there is accurate.
Written by Blackie Lawless ? Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999.
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