From Declan McCullagh’s article in CNET:
A fourth amendment, also from Jackson Lee, would extend CISPA by allowing Homeland Security to “intercept” and “use” data that transits federally-controlled networks. The Competitive Enterprise Institute, a libertarian-leaning think tank, told CNET that this proposal could allow the department to monitor the communications of the federal courts and Congress and intercept tax returns sent to the IRS.
Fred Smith is the animating spirit at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Fred conceived of the idea for an organization that would, in his words, “find a more positive answer to the challenge Joseph Schumpeter laid down in his essay, “Can Capitalism Survive?” He founded the organization and served as president for nearly three decades.
He died at the age of 83 at home in Maryland where he is survived by his beloved wife Fran. Fred was a friend and mentor, an advocate and ally, and an inspiration. His bright light lives on in our work.
Fred Lee Smith
December 26, 1940 – November 23, 2024