First, I am in no way pissed off.

Second, I actually really enjoy talking about these things with you on HN.

Third, we both get emotional about things we discuss - I recall a thread between us ~2 plus years ago where we were in heated discussion!

And C) - these items are political - but entirely germane to HN as the whole thing is enabled by tech and techies "just following orders" and tech companies "just making more sales".

We are on a very slippery slope; nobody wants to live in danger, but everyone is in danger of government abuse with these programs.