>>I don't think Google is as altruistic as Schmidt pretends here. Maybe they are (I don't buy it either) but Google has lost the right to get the benefit of th

>>I don't think Google is as altruistic as Schmidt pretends here. Maybe they are (I don't buy it either) but Google has lost the right to get the benefit of the doubt, at last from me. Now on topic, I understand the first amendment and public's right to know but people also make mistakes and at some point deserve a fresh start (criminal record expunge, bad news hidden after x years, right to file bankruptcy etc.) Not only is it the right thing to do morally, IMO, it's also great for the economy, eventually we all will do something embarrassing or bad. For how long do we have to suffer? If I can't get a decent job based on my qualifications because of a marijuana /underage alcohol conviction 12 years ago, how is that good for my children and eventually the state /country?