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"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." [0]

[0] https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin#1750s



I'm not sure how you mean that, but I take it to be kinda opposite to the position you're espousing?

I.e. you want people to give up some essential Liberty (privacy[1]) in return for some increased Safety (from "criminals and terrorists").

So, that Franklin quote seems pro-privacy, to me.

But maybe I misunderstand you ::shrug::

[1] that is: freedom to live one's life without fear of the constant scrutiny and judgement of others




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