What i find difficult to understand is why, when the police and ASIO recognise behaviour and groups that propagate violence and extremism, that those groups do not get banned. I am muslim and i don't support ISIL as my traditional sunni islamic knowledge is incompatible with theirs and as seen in Iraq, a good chance i would be killed if i do not conform to their way. However, if one is known to support the group, why isn't all precaution taken to include searching for concealed weapons. In this case it seemed the police were caught off-guard whereas in the raids all measures were taken? If i knew someone who supported ISIL, i would be cautious in all my dealings and would notify authorities without hesitation. Tis is not just for ISIL but any radical idea within my community if it involves harm. My personal opinion - i wouldn't have an issue with having my internet searched under surveillance as i wouldn't have an issue with my bag searched. It is a fact of life and the realities we are involved in. However, the caveat is the rules need to be general in nature not exclusive to one group. Further, if abuse of privileges occur, heavy punishment needs to be handed out, not immunity.
