[briandear]

Is there any possibility that some of this “snooping” actually keeps us safer? Ostracizing these people is not unlike ostracizing police. Even though police have abused power from time to time, I bet there isn’t a single one of us that wouldn’t call the police if our child has been kidnapped.

[saagarjha]

> Is there any possibility that some of this “snooping” actually keeps us safer?

Even if it does, is it worth violating rights in the process?

[xkcd-sucks]

Honestly, if my child was kidnapped and the ransom was affordable... it makes sense to just pay it and avoid the police. Less chance of collateral damage in the pursuit of justice and all that