I liked this whole thread and think everyone had good points. This is just what happens when a bunch of really smart geeks start debating :) Also, I personally

I liked this whole thread and think everyone had good points. This is just what happens when a bunch of really smart geeks start debating :) Also, I personally don't think it's unfair to occasionally call out people individually when they've reached epic commenter status... people do it to pg all the time, and anyone who's in the public light gets this, and tptacek has reached that level on HN. And the great thing is, we're all here to hash these concerns out... ah, if only people with real power (politicians and corporate elite) were so accessible.