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84% Of Americans Want Tougher Online Privacy Laws, But Congress Is Too Corrupt To Follow Through (www.techdirt.com)

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[–] ShepherdPie@midwest.social 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The only Dem I know who even bothers to talk about this stuff is our local senator Ron Wyden. Apart from that, most seem satisfied with the status quo.

[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

It just doesn't resonate with voters.

I think many voters "feel" tech getting junky, but the connection to why is just way too complicated for most to dig into. It's not a direct line like tipping waiters or getting abortions.