[nostromo]

> face tracking for contact tracing

These calls remind me of 9/11 when we permanently reduced our civil liberties for a momentary problem.

[davidw]

I am not opposed to some of these measures. A lot of lives are at stake, and also the ability to restart the economy.

But they definitely need as part and parcel of the implementation, a 'self destruct' that goes into effect once the crisis is over.

[nostromo]

That's definitely a step in the right direction.

But take a look at the Patriot Act. Much of it expired, but has been reauthorized time and time again -- with support from both parties, both Obama and Trump.

[davidw]

Yeah, that's tricky; people tend to adjust to things and they become the 'status quo'. I guess it's partially a matter of electing better politicians down the line.