Technology is a force multiplier. The advantage is always with those with the most power. To think that technology is a great equalizer is a mistake.
Take the gun for example. You might might think that it levels the playing field, but I very much doubt that you would think that when a few dozen police/army/militia/gang members who are also similarly (if not better) armed invade your house. The fact that you are armed does not alter the outcome. In fact those that are invading also have their power multiplied, so it actually widens the gap between the two groups. There may be short term shifts as small groups can adopt new technologies and adapt more quickly, but eventually the gap widens even more. It is great that you think that you have nothing to hide. Perhaps try googling that exact phrase to see if there might be an alternative viewpoint about this. The following search should give one a quick synopsis on other perspectives: https://www.google.ca/search?q=why+i+have+nothing+to+hide+is+a+bad+argument We should never forget that the institutions that you mentioned exist to *serve* the populations that support them. This is what is behind the famous quote "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty". Not vigilance of outsiders, but of ourselves and those who would "protect" us. It really is up to the people to watch the watchers and stay informed. Paradoxically, even with so many advanced communications at our finger tips, it has never been more difficult to do so. On Thu, Dec 19, 2013 at 5:35 PM, Juan Alberto Cirez <jaci...@gmail.com>wrote: > I have been reluctant to weigh on this for a while; but I can't take it > any more: ARE WE THAT NAÏVE to think that the NSA, CSIS, FSB, CSS, GDE, > MOSSAD... even the Iranian Mukharabat did NOT spy on electronic > communications? Seriously, how delusional are we? These entity exists > solely for that purpose. > > I personally do not mind, I have nothing to hide and if there is a chance > doing so can prevent the next catastrophe from happening, so be it. > > Besides, technology is a double edge sword.. And a great equalizer (it > works both ways)... > > _______________________________________________ > clug-talk mailing list > clug-talk@clug.ca > http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca > Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) > **Please remove these lines when replying >
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