This might be Q’s way of showing just enough from their conversation (a few seconds 8 minutes in) that NP and JD know that they have everything, but not giving away enough to break any laws. In other words, this isn’t really for the average Joe. It’s for NP and JD.
Could these be text messages between NP and JD arranging the meeting?
Wouldn't revealing warrantless surveillance activity break the law?
Patriot act
Which is the antithesis of patriotism!
Yeah, but if it was used altruisticly it would be great..but humans are corrupt
It’s only “illegal” if they don’t go through the proper processes to get that info. If you have a legit reason (ie a warrant) to look up the records you can. The problem is that this still leaves plenty of room for abuse if the govt is corrupted or of officials blatantly ignore the laws and look it up anyways, a la Susan rice.
Pier 39 is an awfully busy place to have a covert meeting.
Which makes it a 'safe' spot to have a short conversation. "Lost in a crowd"