This is not to imply that I am constantly paranoid about terrorist attack. Having been in car accidents, I know the risk every time I get into an automobile. It's just frustrating that everyone seems to live in this world that believes everything concerning themselves (in this case, internet communication) is some sacred entity to be protected at all costs. Will the government abuse this law should it be passed? We don't know yet, do we? Is it opening a door? Maybe, but who's to say they're going to walk through it? It's doesn't seem all that promising if we trust the government enough to protect our freedom, privacy, etc. but don't trust them enough to use these types of laws ethically.
Funny. I would have said pretty much the same thing back in high school (not a bash on you, I just meant before I had kids). Now, however, I wonder if we really are that egotistical to think that we as Americans should be "free" to do whatever we like and that it should be totally and entirely private. If this world was full of perfect people, then I'm sure we'd have absolutely no problem with that. It's the few assholes out there that are spoiling it for the rest of us.
The movie you were watching is definitely an extreme example, however probably not totally out of the realm of possibility (we won't see it in our lifetime though). Is terrorism 100% controllable? Of course not. Turning the situation around, we're discussing how much privacy we're willing to give up for the sake of security. How much security are you willing to risk for your privacy?
In case we haven't all looked out our windows and peeked around recently, this world is pretty fucked up for the most part. As much as I am for privacy and anonymity, I question whether or not I'm willing to trade it for my (and my family's) safety. I absolutely despise the idea of the government being able to peek at what I view and who I send email to, but with the people there are in the world today I question whether or not I really care. I guess anymore I've grown to accept the fact that the government is having to weigh between individual privacy, or universal safety. Which is more important to you?
Is this something that could open doors and lead to abuse of the law or even more invasion into our private lives? Absolutely. However, I'd prefer the government know which porn pages I visit rather than risk a plane crashing into MY town or my childrens' school.
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This is not to imply that I am constantly paranoid about terrorist attack. Having been in car accidents, I know the risk every time I get into an automobile. It's just frustrating that everyone seems to live in this world that believes everything concerning themselves (in this case, internet communication) is some sacred entity to be protected at all costs. Will the government abuse this law should it be passed? We don't know yet, do we? Is it opening a door? Maybe, but who's to say they're going to walk through it? It's doesn't seem all that promising if we trust the government enough to protect our freedom, privacy, etc. but don't trust them enough to use these types of laws ethically.
Any ideas on what exactly this would mean for companies such as Anonymizer?
Funny. I would have said pretty much the same thing back in high school (not a bash on you, I just meant before I had kids). Now, however, I wonder if we really are that egotistical to think that we as Americans should be "free" to do whatever we like and that it should be totally and entirely private. If this world was full of perfect people, then I'm sure we'd have absolutely no problem with that. It's the few assholes out there that are spoiling it for the rest of us.
The movie you were watching is definitely an extreme example, however probably not totally out of the realm of possibility (we won't see it in our lifetime though). Is terrorism 100% controllable? Of course not. Turning the situation around, we're discussing how much privacy we're willing to give up for the sake of security. How much security are you willing to risk for your privacy?
So, um...you're a Klan member, right?
In case we haven't all looked out our windows and peeked around recently, this world is pretty fucked up for the most part. As much as I am for privacy and anonymity, I question whether or not I'm willing to trade it for my (and my family's) safety. I absolutely despise the idea of the government being able to peek at what I view and who I send email to, but with the people there are in the world today I question whether or not I really care. I guess anymore I've grown to accept the fact that the government is having to weigh between individual privacy, or universal safety. Which is more important to you?
Is this something that could open doors and lead to abuse of the law or even more invasion into our private lives? Absolutely. However, I'd prefer the government know which porn pages I visit rather than risk a plane crashing into MY town or my childrens' school.