In the past year the public got proof positive of the fact that the US government (and several other national governments) had effectively usurped internet privacy, and with that, privacy in general. Rights and freedoms that once were considered inviolate turned out to be anything but. The justifications for these actions don't matter much; suffice it so say that Macchiavelli would have approved, to the chagrin of founding fathers all over.
In the wake of this news, many started or resumed work on measures to curb this increasingly virulent Big Brotherism. Today, some of those hard workers made the status of their efforts public, and provided more detail and background information. I consider it an appropriate and timely Christmas present, and for all of you who think likewise:
have a look yourselves!
(Looking over shoulder...) Merry Christmas!
