[Windflier]

I don’t have a problem with this if the data analysis stays strictly within the walls of the NSA where individual identities are automatically isolated and replaced with volatile, anonymous keys throughout the process of analysis.

Gene, it's a fundamental abridgement of the 4th Amendment. It's inspection before the fact. A terrible, and unwarranted invasion of every American's privacy.

There's got to be a better way.

[Black Agnes]

I’ve seen a reference to the 3rd amendment as well. We’re literally being required to quarter the kings men (devices) within our homes. (smart meters, phones of all kinds, etc)

[Gene Eric]

>> There’s got to be a better way.

I agree.

My point is to take advantage of threat patterns that can be found in net/telecom. It can be done without infringing on anyone’s privacy.

We’re enjoying the perceived sense of privacy, but in reality, we trust our fellow citizens that work in telecom, that manage Google’s infrastructure, that analyze fiber to radio at NSA, that operate forums, blogs, etc. It is truly a fascinating altered-reality that we communicate within. The trust factor is incredibly high given the ease through which identities can be exposed. It is a testament to human nature and the mutual understanding that we all deserve the right to communicate within our select coteries.