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1. rglover · 1790631242 · focus · HN ↗

   IMO, when they have to hide, that's the beginning of the end. Too many people are aware of the what/why now. And above all else, once the tables turn on elected officials and they realize they're under the same surveillance, I bet their tune will change (likely due to a public egg-on-face moment involving illegal or suspicious activity). If people keep the pressure on, this will be a "remember when" rather quickly.

   1. Cider9986 · 1790633427 · focus · HN ↗

      Government officials should be highly transparent. Privacy for the people, transparency for the government.

      1. awesome_dude · 1790634013 · focus · HN ↗

         There's a balance that needs to be struck, politicians are humans too

         1. atmavatar · 1790634638 · focus · HN ↗

            Politicians are humans who knowingly choose to enter public office for the sake of exercising power, whether for altruistic or nefarious reasons (or some combination thereof).

            The power is why politicians deserve greater scrutiny than the average person, and anyone who wants to keep their privacy intact can choose not to run for office. The loss of privacy (usually at the hands of the press) is already an implied cost of running for and holding office.

            1. awesome_dude · 1790635183 · focus · HN ↗

               You are making a political statement there, does that not make you a politician?

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