As far as the privacy thing is concerned, I suppose I understand the apprehension. Google is saying, in effect, "if you are a criminal, you have something to hide and thus value your privacy. Therefore, if you value your privacy you are a criminal and have something to hide." Blatantly fallacious logic is more deeply offensive to me than their invading my privacy.
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As far as the privacy thing is concerned, I suppose I understand the apprehension. Google is saying, in effect, "if you are a criminal, you have something to hide and thus value your privacy. Therefore, if you value your privacy you are a criminal and have something to hide." Blatantly fallacious logic is more deeply offensive to me than their invading my privacy.