Originally Posted by
essxjay
The problem with this statement is the assertion of paranoia, which is a misnomer here. Paranoia is fear or anxiety without foundation. Concern with the security of one's valuables is reasonable and prudent rather than irrational, as you suggest.
A reasonable level of concern is prudent and logical, yes. If we have a disagreement on where that stops being reasonable and approaches paranoia, that's just how it is. Neither one of us is right or wrong.
Originally Posted by
Global_Hi_Flyer
The bolded statement is, in and of itself, condescending. IMHO, of course.
I'm afraid that's your issue to deal with as you see fit. Nobody is compelling you to respond.
Originally Posted by
Polar Man
I can't believe how truly ironic that statement is considering that WBIs are the result of fear mongering.
That is
very much up for debate. One could certainly make the point that they are the next logical improvement after manual groping and prodding by a stranger. I don't see fearmongering coming from people in support of these devices, I see plenty from the "other" side though - bucketloads, in fact
