I also hope that the discussion continues here. I see this community as being uniquely qualified and positioned to discuss the technical aspects of these issue

I also hope that the discussion continues here. I see this community as being uniquely qualified and positioned to discuss the technical aspects of these issues. When knowledgeable people have a discussion in public about an important topic, there is opportunity to educate or be a resource to, people who have the power to effect change. Creating that opportunity is a good thing. The people who have the power or opportunity to effect change in the U.S. government are probably not here among us today, but they're a Google search away from finding the thoughts and opinions of a large collection of thoughtful and well educated technologists. I'm happier knowing that.