[jaredklewis]

I don't think the parent comment is "grinning," just reiterating the unfortunate reality. Democracy doesn't inherently produce morally laudable outcomes; it just reflects the will of the majority.

If everyone in the US strongly valued privacy, then our government would have to behave very differently. The US government's lack of respect for personal privacy merely reflects the apathy towards the issue held by the American voting public.

I agree with the parent, that if we want progress, there is no easy path. The only long term solution is to educate the voting public as to the value of privacy. Anything else is just a band-aid.