tqft's Journal: No conspiracy theory here, just the facts

http://www.zdnet.com/the-google-search-human-trafficking-and-drug-cartels-7000001027/
"Google Ideas, the think tank of the technology giant, has been quietly working with the Council on Foreign Relations and other relevant organizations over the past several months. The aim? To combat drug cartels, money launderers and human traffickers who run their operations through digital networks."

"Stewart Patrick, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations said:

        "It might sound like a different path for Google, but technology companies today have a lot of powerful tools for bringing transparency to these illicit networks, to fight back against corruption and empower those who are trying to combat transnational crime.""