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The culture we lost — Secretary of State Henry Stimson refuses to endorse a code-breaking operation, saying, "Gentlemen do not read each other’s mail." Stimson
by anonymousiam 5y ago
The culture we lost — Secretary of State Henry Stimson refuses to endorse a code-breaking operation, saying, "Gentlemen do not read each other’s mail."
Stimson was a moron. Sure, being polite and respectful of other people's mail/privacy is a socially responsible thing to do, but if EVERYBODY else is reading other people's mail, then it puts you at a serious disadvantage when you choose not to.
- imwillofficial 5y agoHow far is this taken? What actions are too far? What if EVERYONE else is doing it? Having a moral standard and sticking to it no matter what somebody else is doing makes you a moron now? You’re part of the problem.
- anonymousiam 5y agoWe have no control over the dirty tricks that other countries play. There are no world police to regulate this sort of behavior. Unless a UN treaty banning surveillance is adopted, nothing will be done. Most countries surveil their own citizens. Where is the outrage for that? It is a losing battle. What sorts of intelligence gathering would be acceptable? How about aerial surveillance (photo reconnaissance)? How about satellite surveillance? What about collecting unencrypted RF transmissions? Where you draw the line depends a lot on the stake you have in the game, and it is a game. If you do not play, you will lose.
- FpUser 5y agoI guess people advocating abolition of slavery were morons as well.