enemy of the state

Leo 2022-03-20 09:01:23

Of all the American blockbusters I've seen, Enemy of the Nation has left a lasting impression on me. It is not only full of explosions, racing cars, parkour, but also a large number of high-tech monitoring such as satellite tracking, radio monitoring and other electronic equipment, which makes the plot of the movie full of tension and excitement.
Since the film was released in November 1998, many people will be very unfamiliar with this film. The premise of the film is that a lawyer accidentally obtains a disc documenting the murder of a congressman. Then he fell into a murder case, the mastermind of the murder of the congressman and his subordinates, using high-tech satellite surveillance methods, trying to strictly control the whereabouts of the lawyer, taking the opportunity to regain the disc to destroy the evidence of the murder, and kill the mouth. In the end, with the help of a veteran security agent, the lawyer fought wits and courage with the fierce enemy, broke through the siege in the hail of bullets, and saved his life, family and work.
Imagine that one day, your mobile phone, watch, leather shoes, and even clothes have been replaced or installed with tracking and eavesdropping devices, and your every move is played in front of other people's computers like a movie. Terrible thing.
Two months ago, the U.S. surveillance scandal fully exposed the U.S. government’s private use of power and high-tech means to steal secrets from other countries, including its own citizens. Surveillance includes business, military, technology, etc. Our phones and networks may be used in certain countries. Being watched by someone at a moment, a sense of insecurity can't help but arise.
It is undeniable that many high-tech products are manufactured with the concept of strong performance, intelligence, comfort, efficiency, and improving the quality of life in all aspects of human society. As long as we treat and deal with high-tech products correctly, I firmly believe that it will be a source of progress for a country and society. At the same time, we must always realize that technology will also bring many adverse consequences. We can only overcome the adverse consequences caused by further reliance on technology, and then gradually learn to get rid of this unfavorable environment and regain the real life. Self in the world, to achieve a real reasonable view and use of high technology. During the online shopping of Double Eleven, some companies have developed some software to grab red envelopes and gifts. When the legal system of the society is really sound, I believe that technology will bring about a more comfortable and convenient life.
It has to be said that the development of science and technology is a double-edged sword. At the same time as the development of high-tech, the corresponding power must be fully restricted by the law. If the power is not restricted by the law, the nuclear crisis and the chemical weapons crisis will sooner or later change. A catastrophe for adults.

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Enemy of the State quotes

  • Silverberg: Bob. We we're told to look back on your files as far as the electrician strike. We believe that you helped a man named Sam Velotti form a company called Zurich.

    Blake: We also found out about your connection with the Peitzo family.

    Robert Clayton Dean: Well, that's true.

    Silverberg: You're admitting to it?

    Robert Clayton Dean: Sure. Everything except forming a company called Zurich, or knowing anybody who is named Sam Velotti, or having any connection, whatsoever to the Peitzo family. This is Ridiculous.

    Silverberg: Bob we're trying...

    Robert Clayton Dean: [Interrupting] Wait, wait. This is Pintero, he's coming after me. You give me 1 week, 1 week and 4 people from litigation, and I can guarantee you, we can have this guy begging us...

    Blake: [Interrupting] Tell us abut Rachael Banks.

    Robert Clayton Dean: I'll tell you what. Rachael, was my girlfriend in my second year of law school, we still remain in close contact, and we swap information from time to time.

    Blake: Did you have an affair with her 4 years ago?

    Robert Clayton Dean: Ever beat off in the shower, Brian? Ever had any homosexual thoughts?

    Silverberg: Bob, that's...

    Robert Clayton Dean: [Interrupting] None of my fuckin' business. You're damn right it's not. I love my wife and I love my son, "absolutely" with no equivocations, and that's none of your fuckin' business either.

    Silverberg: Bob, we believe that you should take a leave of abscence on this, until we straighten this out.

    Robert Clayton Dean: Are you firing me?

    Silverberg: I think you just fired yourself.

  • Carla Dean: Hello?

    Robert Clayton Dean: [calling from a payphone] Carla, don't hang up.

    Carla Dean: Robert, you know what I'm looking at? Pictures of you and Rachel taken today.

    Robert Clayton Dean: Where did you get those photographs?

    Carla Dean: My messager Robert, my messager.

    Robert Clayton Dean: Listen honey, I think something's going on and I'm...

    Carla Dean: Robert, I went to the store today, and my money and credit cards didn't work. I couldn't buy food.

    Robert Clayton Dean: [looking at Brill, who mouths "Fuck you" to Robert] Yeah, mine too. I gotta go.

    Carla Dean: What do you mean you gotta go?

    Robert Clayton Dean: I, I gotta go.

    [hangs up]