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by everdev 2850 days ago
Yes, people abuse freedoms all the time, but to many a lack of privacy is a bigger threat.

Imagine someone who is breaking the law at work and someone who is breaking the same law in their home. Just substitute "employer" for "government" as a reason why people should be constantly and fully monitored without any probably cause. It's basically like saying everyone's electronic communication should be monitored at all times to see if they are feeling sad, angry, etc. which might put them at risk of committing a crime.

The right to privacy is fundamental to freedom and it shouldn't stop once you walk in the workplace.