But the founders of the USA were mostly slaveholding bigots. In fact, one the greatest free thinkers of his time - Thomas Paine - was ostracized by those founding "fathers" for speaking out against the founders' slavery, religious bigotry, and misogyny.
The larger problem with the NSA and the generalized public, is that the problem is too far removed from everyday life. Most people can't figure out where the 'on' button is to their phone or computer, let alone find and download gpg software - or understand the difference and incompatibilities of S/MIME certs versus pgp keys.
And, of course something can be done about the NSA:
1. Encrypt your email.
2. Don't use Google or gmail.
3. Accept bitcoin for purchases.
However, I imagine many that know better complain about the "man" rather than educate the public and insist on changing their own habits.
In short - it's your fault - you give the NSA the power they have.
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But the founders of the USA were mostly slaveholding bigots. In fact, one the greatest free thinkers of his time - Thomas Paine - was ostracized by those founding "fathers" for speaking out against the founders' slavery, religious bigotry, and misogyny.
The larger problem with the NSA and the generalized public, is that the problem is too far removed from everyday life. Most people can't figure out where the 'on' button is to their phone or computer, let alone find and download gpg software - or understand the difference and incompatibilities of S/MIME certs versus pgp keys.
And, of course something can be done about the NSA: 1. Encrypt your email. 2. Don't use Google or gmail. 3. Accept bitcoin for purchases.
However, I imagine many that know better complain about the "man" rather than educate the public and insist on changing their own habits.
In short - it's your fault - you give the NSA the power they have.