> That's what they all say but once the systems exists the temptation is there to use it and each successive bunch of authoritarians will use it a little bit mo

> That's what they all say but once the systems exists the temptation is there to use it and each successive bunch of authoritarians will use it a little bit more. Couldn't agree more. Just look at the Aadhaar system of India. As an Indian we are witnessing exact what you just said. It was created to stop leakage in Public Distribution System. But over the years it is made (not literally but still)mandatory for everywhere. If one google, they will find plenty of news where resident were denied access to basic services such as school/college admission, Hospital etc.