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Originally Posted by acidzebra
I would have to disagree - while there is a lot of publicly-available information about me, all of it is information that I choose to make public. With massive bribes and power you might dig a little deeper, but even that will only get you so far. Privacy is very much alive, but I agree that we must guard it fiercely, lest it disappear or be taken from us. And it is much harder to regain once lost. Which is why I argue that you should not give it up so easily for the feeling/illusion of security.
Also, I don't think you send any money to the Netherlands, but I might be wrong. We don't need handouts-with-an-agenda (or without, for that matter), and if the dollar keeps heading south, you might need ours in the future. Looking at the USD vs EUR for the last few years, whoever runs your country has much to account for (click on the 5-year view). |
I (and any semi-intelligent person) am well aware of the problems we face. Believe me, there are no 'fat dumb and happy' people in my house.
And unless you are living a completely paper free existance, (ever go to school, have a birth certificate, buy a house, use a credit card, sign up for utilites, (electric, water, etc?) you are 'on the grid'.......