[Notwithstanding]

I conduct pre-meditated surveillance of so many things all day long - I suppose I could simply drive with my eyes closed instead.

And I also issue edicts to my secretary, filing clerk, office staff, store clerks, and my kids.

I must be a terrible person.

[NYer]

What disturbs me even more is that the video taping was premeditated.

I'll bet they had no problem with the 'premeditated' taping by the news media.