Well, that's silly. All of our "Freedom!"-loving allies seem to be in on this. UK, Australia, Sweden, etc. This article mentions that the standards process was being run by Canada, and the Canadians were "finessed" by the NSA. Canada? Really?
And, of course, the non-"Freedom!" countries do this also.
The only difference between the US and all the other countries is the amount of smarts, work, and money the US is putting into subverting privacy. Some of the other countries just seem to be along for the ride.
Of course, as Warren Buffet once said, "You’re looking for three things in a person: intelligence, energy, and integrity. And if they don’t have the last one, don’t even bother with the first two." Because if they don't have integrity, the last thing you want is for them to be smart and driven.
And, of course, the non-"Freedom!" countries do this also.
The only difference between the US and all the other countries is the amount of smarts, work, and money the US is putting into subverting privacy. Some of the other countries just seem to be along for the ride.
Of course, as Warren Buffet once said, "You’re looking for three things in a person: intelligence, energy, and integrity. And if they don’t have the last one, don’t even bother with the first two." Because if they don't have integrity, the last thing you want is for them to be smart and driven.