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People with nothing to hide need not be bothered about surveillance, Supreme Court says
(www.thehindu.com)
this post was submitted on 20 Dec 2025
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Ugh, so tired of this old argument. Nothing to hide doesn't mean everything to show. There, now let's get on with our lives.
Back in the late 90s when people started saying that to me, I’d just say ok, get naked RIGHT NOW. What, now you’ve got something to hide?
A few people took me seriously from that but it usually just fell short.
It isn't the best way to say it. A better way is 'show me all your electrical bills from the past . Months, also I want to know how much you weigh right now and I want you to tell me again in three months'.
It will be just as offensive but carry more weight. Also if they blow up in your face just calmly reply with 'what? Is there something wrong? Maybe your health is declining and your job needs to be taken by a healthier person? Are you running a growing operation? Is that why your electric bill struck a nerve?'