Please excuse a (forum) wandering Pom making a contribution here. In the UK there has been a steady erosion of civil liberties since 9/11. When challenged to justify them, the government falls back on the 'just in case' argument. We currently have a bun fight (or should that be current bun...never mind) over extending the amount of time people can be detained
without access to a lawyer, without being charged, without being specifically told what they might be charged with
All this in a supposedly free, civilised society. The present time limit on this detention is 28 days, the proposed new limit is 42 days, but there are no cases on record where a 28 day detention period has been insufficient to find evidence to proceed with a prosecution. despite this, the government persists in trying to force the legislation through.
An anecdote, today I'd probably be arrested on a terrorism charge. In the late 80's myself, ex and daughter came to Brisbane to stay with some friends. In a bag from Changi duty free shop (with the receipt stapled to the outside) was a bottle of Christian Dior (I think) perfume. The perfume was called 'Poison'. I really thought they were joking when customs started to give us the third degree. Our cases were fully emptied, everything gone through with a fine tooth comb. The only thing I will say is they repacked the case, UK customs would have just walked away. Never ever underestimate the lack of common sense of officialdom and be wary of letting them have more and more powers in the name of 'security'.
I understand and fully agree with peoples disgust at child porn, but there seems to be a lack of facts here? Regarding the shared computer, in the UK you would instantly be suspected of having encrypted information on your computer. You would be detained until the existence of your flatmate had been verified, he/she had been hauled in, opened up the computer and its contents checked. Assuming all was innocent, you'd be released with no word of apology or explanation. I have no reason to believe that the authorities in your country would act any differently.
Sorry to intrude. One day we'll beat you (again) at some sport or other. (OK, apparently we're world champions at wingeing ~ does that count?)