I applaud everyone who sticks up for their principles. However like with most matters of principle it&#x27;s really hard to draw the line (as the author outlines when it comes to corporations).
I&#x27;d add these questions...since state governments are major eavesdroppers and ignore privacy rather often, should I stay away from almost all scientific conference that are usually organized by state funded universities? Should I refuse to work as a scientist if it means working at a state sponsored university? Should I refuse to take state-funding?<p>I think participation under protest and a FU-Palatir etc. panel would have sent a stronger signal but that&#x27;s debatable. It&#x27;s a sorry state of affairs any way you look at it.