Think again.
The Stasi didn't have the capabilities of today's NSA. Otherwise they might still be in operation today.
Tell me about history. Funny how it repeats itself in different ways, isn't it ?
The people who work for government all think they are doing the best for the country and to preserve a certain kind of a social order. Regardless of whether they are on the wrong or right side of history they tend to share the same mindset. NSA have no scruples spying on law-abiding citizens, likewise the Stasi also held the view that everybody is a potential suspect. Only the ultimate motives, and the masters they serve are different.
With all respect due, you live in a country where privacy is a dirty word. There can be no freedom without privacy.
Communism used to be depicted (rightfully) as an Orwellian system that had to be fought at all costs, but now the same intrusion practices have become acceptable.
Strange isn't it ?
Of course, times change, people change, opinions change but what's worrying is when people are willing to ditch their most fundamental principles
It's like people are no longer able to draw the line somewhere, and will accept ANYTHING until it's too late.
Worse, people actually applaud the illegal actions of the government. I think there is a word for this, somewhere in history books.
PS: maybe I could live with that (your loss of freedom and rise of the police state) if I wasn't affected too. I certainly have every right to resent it very much.
