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That's normally my go to example, however I often wonder, if this bad government did come into power, wouldn't they just pass a load of laws to snoop anyway? Th
by robmcm 12y ago
That's normally my go to example, however I often wonder, if this bad government did come into power, wouldn't they just pass a load of laws to snoop anyway? The only disadvantage is they wouldn't have as much historical data.
- gutnor 12y agoUnless there is a coup or revolution, a bad government is elected and as is common in most democracies will hold as little as 30% of the vote for a while. A law that already exists does not require further discussion or vote and can be perverted immediately. So in addition of the benefit of not having historical data, it also delay or prevent its introduction.
- Cakez0r 12y agoWhat if this bad government is already in power and are inching their way towards their full potential badness. 1. Do something somewhat unacceptable. 2. Wait for it to become the accepted norm. 3. GOTO 1 This is why issues like this have to be nipped in the bud. Toxic ideas need to be stopped before they gain too much inertia, otherwise it won't be possible or practical to stop them playing out. I guess it's like a game of chess. Moving a pawn might seem innocuous, but it's just one move in a larger strategy.