> Because there is a huge fucking difference between monitoring information flowing over networks and censoring it or using it to supress political opposition?

> Because there is a huge fucking difference between monitoring information flowing over networks and censoring it or using it to supress political opposition? Monitoring information is arguably a light form of suppression, isn't it? When someone is being monitored they get worried, they're more conscious about their actions. It has a chilling effect. I don't think finding parallels between the two is an exercise of ridiculous hyperbole.