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Re: [ontolog-forum] Ontological issues relative to privacy.

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From: Steve Newcomb <srn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:38:24 -0500
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Good alternative!  Can't have it both ways, though.  I guess that's the
real point.  Thanks for the heads-up.    (01)

On 01/21/2014 09:31 AM, Patrick Durusau wrote:
> Steve,
> 
> I hate to intrude but criminal law?
> 
> On 01/21/2014 08:56 AM, Steve Newcomb wrote:
> 
> 
>> On 01/20/2014 03:30 PM, John McClure wrote:
>>> Hii Steve -
>>>
> 
> ...snip...
> 
> 
>> If we really want some semblance of privacy, criminal law is
>> simpler to administer, less costly for the economy, more
>> universally effective, and, I would argue, far more creatively
>> disruptive, because it protects the economy's weakest seedlings.
>> From the perspective of long-term national prosperity, creative
>> disruption is essential.  It requires a level playing field, not
>> one that's heavily weighted in favor of the existing
>> establishment.
> 
> 
> 
> "simpler to administer...less costly for the economy...more
> universally effective...protects the economy's weakest seedlings...a
> level playing field..."
> 
> aren't phrases used to describe any criminal justice system in the
> United States. Maybe somewhere but not here.
> 
> It was the last one, "...a level playing field..." that caught my eye.
> Is is a level playing field that petty theft under some habitual
> offender statutes result in life sentences whereas stock or wire fraud
> means a few years on Club Fed? Or perhaps no prosecution at all, say
> for lying to Congress (Clapper).
> 
> If you want a level playing field, decriminalize and abolish civil
> liability for invasion of privacy, including all government, industry
> and personal information. Let everyone take their chances on an even
> basis.
> 
> You do realize that the average person's medical records are of no
> interest other than to them, their doctor and perhaps the insurance
> company? The only reason for pushing patient privacy is to prevent
> effective review of medical practice on a physician by physician basis.
> It is the physician who is being protected, not the patient.
> 
> I have to admit physicians have done a better job than the tobacco
> industry in creating a right for the average person that protects the
> interests of others but good craftsmanship isn't always good social
> policy.
> 
> Hope you are having a great day!
> 
> Patrick
> 
> 
> 
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