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Re:Surveilling Alone by ryandv on Thursday April 04, 2024 @01:47PM (#39933669)
Perhaps in a fascist or authoritarian society. For social democratic nations that have been educated out of such bigotry and have responsible people wielding these tools using due process, I don't see the problem.
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Re:Surveilling Alone by stronglikedan on Thursday April 04, 2024 @03:28PM (#39934762)
> If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear

That only works in a fascist or authoritarian society. People in social democratic nations have differing opinions on what is right or wrong.

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Re:Surveilling Alone by n1b on Thursday April 04, 2024 @09:02PM (#39937659)
Governments and societies do not act according to their defined type at all times. You assume a "social democratic" nation does not sometimes act in "authoritarian" or "fascist" ways, which is plain wrong. Either you're a deeply fearful person, a fed, or incredibly naive. I'm glad your view is not common.
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