"The program's legal, it's designed to protect civil liberties, and it's necessary."
Let me get this straight: The "program", that is clearly violating civil liberties, was designed to protect civil liberties. Ergo, it isn't violating civil liberties. Clearly, design trumps product.
If this argument flies, corporations everywhere will breathe a collective sigh of relief.
Actual conversation in the not-to-distant future:
Customer: I would like to return my keyboard. When I type little electrical shocks zap my fingers, and the sharp corners of the keys cut my fingers.
Keyboard Corporation (whose motto is: Designed with you in mind.): The keyboard was designed to be ergonomic and provide pain-free use. You can't possibly expect a refund or exchange! You're bleeding on our counter. We'll have to bill you for that.
Customer: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was designed to be pain-free. I'll be on my way. Sorry for the trouble.
2 comments:
Good lord!
Indeed, and how!
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