Hello SDAI-Tech,

You wrote:
"The present cutting edge of espionage and intelligence work utilizes encephalographic-type signal detection equipment unavailable commercially.
To me I find it easy to live a life aware of these technologies and live in a manner I would not be ashamed/embarassed of if it were broadcast on CNN 24/7."

Well, I have nothing to hide either, but I find the CONCEPT of these technologies invasive and possibly put to ill-use by any paid group of idividuals with the access to these advanced electronic scanners.
Already, what has been developed under the guise of DARPA and hidden by "national security" eventually gets marketed to the highest bidder for political reasons.
Oh, you may THINK that these technologies will only be used for the good ole US of A, apple pie and freedom; but don't be fooled for long, because it can be used AGAINST an individual and will be.
Electronic control of the "masses" is the next ticking time bomb.

Brain waves are something that should be left alone.
Individuals can be targeted for political reasons.
YOU should know the extent of that.
Programs like the FBI's Carnivore are now available to ANY agency that associates itself with law enforcement.
Wackenhut being one of them.
Private security backed up with armed force paid for by wealthy individuals without much oversight. Linked with the FBI, and other agencies, a myriad of crimes are covered up and protected by the technologies that only a few can afford.

Just like ECHELON is used to gather intelligence for the NSA, FBI and CIA, it's middle men are selling some of the collected information for political reasons to our allies. And not for the protection of the country and it's
people all the time either. Recently I believe it was exposed in European courts, that Margaret Thatcher's son was selling weapons to Iran illegally, and the British reporter who happened upon the story and published it was electronically monitored with ECHELON methods and these were used against him as he went forward with his investigation. They followed his moves and tried to outfox and outwit his expose.
I can bring up MANY other such cases, including economic espionage that is immoral and illegal, but very hard to proove.
Way too many invasive technologies to create a powerless society.
So you may have "nothing to hide" and no complaints about these new, invasive technologies; however, how long will it be before the average Joe has NO say in his freedom, privacy or rights?