Reply #40: Data is neutral

[deacon2]

It is what it is. It is impossible to argue against the improved (not absolute) efficiency of storing data electronically and disseminating it neurally. HOWEVER - in the hands of crypto-nazis, or simply in the hands of data miners beyond the reach of any U.S. safeguards (as laughably flimsy as they are) - it is potentially DEVASTATING to the privacy and security of American citizens. Or citizens of any nation foolish enough to hand off its sensitive information to a competing nation. Not to mention how easy it would be for insurers to abuse this data pool and deny coverage to individuals. Or for blackmail to be applied. Or just create your own John Le Carre' scenario of nefarious activity. Data is neutral... but these amoral sons of bitches are not. Everything they propose is subject to absolute suspicion. There is always another goal.