And this represents a real threat to our liberty. We live in a free and open society. Sometimes it s unsettling when companies or neighbors know a lot about us, but that s the price of an open society. There also are huge benefits to this kind of society, like the ability to get on the Internet or go to the library and learn everything there is to know about almost anything. Before you sign on to laws allegedly protecting your right to privacy, ask yourself if you really want the Federal government regulating the flow of information in this country.
History says that our system has worked pretty well.
In general, people have benefited when there is more information available, not less. So let s tell the FTC to stick to cramming cases. To talk back to James Freeman, click here .