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[–] [email protected] 35 points 4 months ago (3 children)

It really comes down to trust, or the lack thereof. People don't trust their governments and governments don't trust their people. I think this mistrust originates from governments so often being imposed on the people, rather than the government being subordinate to the people. If the government were truly subordinate to the people, I don't think privacy would be nearly as much of a concern.

[–] nehal3m 33 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This makes sense on the face of it, but trust is fleeting. Let's say we do establish trust in a democratically elected government and allow them to 'violate' our privacy for the common good. Who's to say the next elected representatives are just as trustworthy? If the laws and systems we create allow for violation of privacy in the long term they will be abused at some point.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Well, I think there's much more to making a government subordinate to its people than just electing representatives, especially if our options for representation are limited. I'm talking about a more radical departure from the status quo, about making the people the ultimate authority.

[–] Imgonnatrythis 12 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Not sure how that works exactly but I'll still want my privacy from "the people." if there is the potential for abuse there will be abuse, I'd rather limit the data leak right at the source.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm not necessarily opposed to privacy rights, but it would ultimately be the government that would have to enforce those rights, so how do you ensure that the government adequately enforces your privacy rights and that there isn't any possibility for abuse?

[–] Imgonnatrythis 1 points 4 months ago

It will always be a battle. Any form of government will always want access to your data. The biggest danger is complacency. If it gets to the point where the majority don't even care about privacy all is lost.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Is it just the government?

I am trying to think if your neighbours would rat you out to other groups.

Having seen how "the gentlemen of the press" behave, I can easily believe there are people who would guard their privacy jealously to protect themselves from the feckless bastards who are "brave crusaders for justice and freedom".

Nothing to do with the government. Nothing to do with breaking the law, or even coming close. Just because they have no desire to see their lives on the front pages of every paper and their personal lives made so much fodder for the public.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago

Ah ha! Found Goebbel's alt acct!!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unethical_human_experimentation_in_the_United_States

This shit right here is why I'll never trust them. You'd be a fool to.