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Re:Google Accused of Wiretapping in Gmail Scans by magic_haze on Wednesday October 02, 2013 @01:10AM (#6480746)
The _only_ reason they provide the feature is so they can make money. Why is this so complicated to understand? Google isn't a charity. They are not obligated to provide anyone anything (unless you pay them. And you can get rid of the ads if you have a Google apps subscription AFAIK.) Do not equate government with a company: their aims are completely different.
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Re:Google Accused of Wiretapping in Gmail Scans by gibwell on Wednesday October 02, 2013 @11:37AM (#6483060)
The _only_ reason muggers take wallets at gunpoint is so that they can make money. Not every way of making money is desirable for society. Why is this so complicated to understand?
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