[stkni]

I like this theory. Up until now I've been viewing the media reaction with skepticism because the interviews, denials and official statements seem to contradict each other. And much as I dislike conspiracy theories this particular theory seems too 'tidy' to be dismissed out-of-hand.

The fascinating thing, for me, is whether this catastrophic blow to our privacy will actually even register with most users of the services that are deemed to be 'tainted'.

And if they don't care, at least not enough to stop using those services, then we have accepted these intrusions as a necessary consequence of modern technology and modern life.