> I said "our paranoia". Hmmm ... that's not what I see above. Generally I can understand frustration with any issue getting too much attention and drowning o

> I said "our paranoia". Hmmm ... that's not what I see above. Generally I can understand frustration with any issue getting too much attention and drowning out others. > it's my choice to decide to allow Google or Apple, for example, to get my data. It's not your choice really. It's hard to function in this society otherwise, and I don't just mean having phone service or traveling. For example, my electricity vendor insisted on installing a 'smart meter', which allows them to record what and when electrical devices are used, giving them a good view of my activities in the privacy of my home. My choice was to let them install it, get my own generator, or go without electricity.