> The broader problem is that the government, courts, police and everyone else who is otherwise in charge of enforcing rights in this country does not know the

> The broader problem is that the government, courts, police and everyone else who is otherwise in charge of enforcing rights in this country does not know the first thing about technology In the USA, doesn't know? Or doesn't want to know? Things like The Patriot Act are more effective (?) when there's an endless buffet of personal data available without the need for a wire tape, court order, etc. Probable cause? Much easier with phone meta data and CCT footage. Etc. There's too little incentive for the gov to get it right. The current situation is no accident.