I see the focus on practicality as a bit misguided. Even if it could be done, giving the government (and its friends) covert access to all information is dystop

I see the focus on practicality as a bit misguided. Even if it could be done, giving the government (and its friends) covert access to all information is dystopian. Looking at the recent history of pretty much any country (including the US, let alone Russia or China, or North Korea) should show what a terrible idea this is. Edit: It wouldn't even improve safety. Imagine how convenient it would be for the military-industrial-prison complex to know everything about every anti-war activist. The increased oppressive capacity would more than make up for any decrease in crime. That's all assuming Americans have turned fully utilitarian, and discarded any pesky ideals such as 'freedom' that might further tilt this analysis.