Sickening...
In this new world of the internet people don't seem to realize the full extent of lack of privacy. Some mark it up as a, "oh that's okay... it works for me!" "it's free!" "I want more advertisers understanding my personal tendencies!" "It's okay for companies to gather my information - I just don't want the government!" "Boy this is free and it's going to help me."
When will people realize that nothing is "free." Nothing in life free - there are consequences for every step you make - every move you make.
Some seem to get that more of their information will be sold to the highest bidder only to have them catagorized and profiled.
Historically the US government's willingness to go against business even if it puts the American people in danger is noteworthy. Need examples? Try the hijacking / terrorism used for the massive bailout.
Glad that someone has the balls to step up. We'll see just how important the US government believes privacy and autonomy is to the American people. I will guess that with the amount of money many of the big businesses are throwing on the table no one will step up to, "cut their precious revenue streams and opportunities to build new and exciting revenue potential."
SHAME!
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