[Carry_Okie]

"Our constitution allows us not to have that kind of intrusion on our personal privacy," she explains. "They’ll be able to tell if you are running your computer, air conditioner, whatever it is."

This is the correct position to take as regards "smart" meters.

[bigdaddy45]

Actually, thats a ridiculous position to take with regards to smart meters. Guess what... you have internet service? They IP knows EXACTLY what it is you’re doing on that computer. The constitution protects you from intrusion from the government, not a private company.