Dear Mr President: I'll believe you

[JohnnyRingo]

234. I understand your point, and I like Ron Wyden...

..but to walk naked out into your front yard, then complain that the neighbors are peeping toms is an unreasonable accusation. Two hundred years ago when neighbors lived five miles down the road, this was not an issue, but it's different now.

Using devices that broadcast an unencrypted signal into the public domain and expecting total privacy- from the govt or public- is also unrealistic. If anyone wants complete privacy they have to get off the grid, and I don't see those who complain about compromised security willing to do that. Instead, we double down with OnStar, iPhones, online communications, and expect 18th century laws to somehow adapt to rapidly developing technology.

Forty years ago these same people could be complaining that the State Patrol is eavesdropping on their CB radio channel to catch them speeding. I have no illusions that my wireless phone calls, my emails, or this post are one bit secure, nor should you.

It's perhaps silly that people at once demand (and pay good money for) devices that electronically track their every move, and indeed post such activities online via social media, then try to use the 5th amendment as a shield when they suddenly realize it can be used against them.