I learned of this concept in one of my geography classes called, "Not in my backyard." Basically what it means is that people refuse to act against a bad practi

I learned of this concept in one of my geography classes called, "Not in my backyard." Basically what it means is that people refuse to act against a bad practice until it is done to them. We studied it in the form of pollution, waste, etc. But I think it certainly applies to concepts like spying, taxation and other government activities.