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Don't underestimate the US population's apathy. Until something directly affects us (as in, costs me money, or keeps me from angrily driving an SUV around, or k
by orthecreedence 13y ago
Don't underestimate the US population's apathy. Until something directly affects us (as in, costs me money, or keeps me from angrily driving an SUV around, or keeps me from buying tons of crap I don't need) it's very difficult to enact change.
That said, I'm still going to the RestoreThe4th protests tomorrow. I believe in what this country used to stand for, and it's worth the fight to get it back, even if the rest of the country drowns in lethargy.
- ChrisAntaki 13y agoThe NSA spying directly affects us. It allows groups with a history of blackmail to save & index any non face-to-face communications.
- bulatb 13y agoWhich is still a theoretical concern until it's actually used against you.
- cjambassador318 13y agoI totally agree. It's tough being so intelligent and free-thinking. Most people are just ignorant sheeple, but not us here on HN and reddit.
- ChrisAntaki 13y agoIt's certainly easier to be ignorant. Ignorance is bliss, right?
- medde 13y agoDo you know how much all those secret spying programs cost?