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Re: Clinton outlines new privacy legislation



Ok.  So I like James's pointing out that you can always pay cash to protect
your privacy.  Nevertheless, I think that the inevitable conclusion (if
there ever is one) will be goobermint protection.

Unfortunately I do not have the necessary background knowledge to adequately
address and challenge James's remarks.  However, I do know that what people
(and Congress) will remember from Clinton's speech is that there is a
DEFINITE need to protect people from not having control over information
that could potentially kill their health care.  On the other hand, web
managers should be able to have information on who visits their sites.


In my eyes, some sort of line should be drawn, if possible, which would
separate important, UNCONTROLLABLE information--like genetic code--from
stuff that is controllable, such as info about shopping histories, which can
be prevented from existing (should the consumer purchase in cash).  Is it
possible to draw this line?

Also, is there a way to prevent health care companies from using this
information without our simply trusting them?

Of course Clinton is a pretty good liar so maybe the actual bill doesn't
even address the health care information issue he discussed at all.

At any rate, I cannot see any other alternative future but one where the
goobermint regulates a good portion of our privacy.

Harry