>> I consider myself an educated, well-informed person, and I have no problem whatsoever with government surveillance. Like anything, it can be abused, but I don't think that outweighs the benefits.
You have cared enough to actually think about it and are prepared to engage in debate. Congrats, you are more interested/intelligent than 90% of the population.
>> I think it's sad that it makes you 'angry' that some people simply disagree with you.
No, I'm angry that most people don't care enough or aren't smart enough to think about it, and that's the majority, and so nothing can be done. Your assertion that I'm angry that people disagree with me is incorrect and patronising.
>> We have a democracy, and obviously only a minority consider this to be an issue of concern.
Our democracy is incredibly weak, it's arguable we even live under a democracy when we have secret trials and secret laws.
>> If you have a problem with it, stand for election.
That's a guaranteed way to waste time and money while achieving nothing.
You have cared enough to actually think about it and are prepared to engage in debate. Congrats, you are more interested/intelligent than 90% of the population.
>> I think it's sad that it makes you 'angry' that some people simply disagree with you.
No, I'm angry that most people don't care enough or aren't smart enough to think about it, and that's the majority, and so nothing can be done. Your assertion that I'm angry that people disagree with me is incorrect and patronising.
>> We have a democracy, and obviously only a minority consider this to be an issue of concern.
Our democracy is incredibly weak, it's arguable we even live under a democracy when we have secret trials and secret laws.
>> If you have a problem with it, stand for election.
That's a guaranteed way to waste time and money while achieving nothing.