This thread is tired at this point and I don't think we're going to get anywhere, but the reason I asked is because I was trying to imply that just because you

This thread is tired at this point and I don't think we're going to get anywhere, but the reason I asked is because I was trying to imply that just because you work for Google that doesn't mean you necessarily have knowledge of how data is used in other departments, and I suspect Google isn't a moral singularity from my perspective (meaning some departments really care about user privacy and security and others are far more 'open-minded' with data). I never attacked your character, and I don't think you're a shill at all -- nor would I ever use any of your posts against you except in the spirit of genuine debate. Not everyone is a vengeful ideologue. Work anywhere you want.