Schneier vs. Brin

[jon louis mann]

Bruce Schneier has a column up on WIRED talking about the myth of the
'Transparent Society'.

http://www.wired.com/politics/security/commentary/securitymatters/2008/03/securitymatters_0306
 --[Lance]


I agree that, "Ubiquitous surveillance programs that affect everyone
without probable cause or warrant, like the National Security Agency's
warrantless eavesdropping programs, or various proposals to monitor
everything on the internet, foster control.".

Personally, I have nothing to hide, but there is always a danger that
people in positions of power will abuse and violate privacy. The
opportunity to prevent crimes, and apprehend terrorists, etc., may not
be worth the tradeoff.

I do feel that spying on the government will prevent some of these
abuses, but there are times when matters of national security require
secrecy.  Nevertheless, I like the idea of being able to listen in on
high government officials planning ways to subvert the constitution.

 --[Jon]


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