That's how creeping lack of privacy, lack of speech, lack of personal security works. It's hard to put a finger on exactly how it's impacting you, but it is. Th

That's how creeping lack of privacy, lack of speech, lack of personal security works. It's hard to put a finger on exactly how it's impacting you, but it is. The photographer was afraid of the ramifications of his actions. It's unclear what the ramifications are but the fear is not unreasonable. This is similar to how journalists feel in light of the NSA scandals. It's not wrong to write about government overreach but if you cross a line they might come after you so it's best not to approach the line, even if that is a private conversation on a phone or via email. Protestors, photographers, journalists, and people with encrypted data are getting arrested. The first, forth, and fifth amendments are under attack. Cops are progressively getting more violent against nonviolent bystanders. The fear is real. edit: add "about"