I think Michael is expressing a valid concern -- if folks are being arrest meerly because of their professed political beliefs, it's not far-fetched to wonder who's next.

Telling people that if they are afraid, they should stop talking is exactly what this kind of intimidation by surveillence is supposed to do -- the de facto suppression of free speech by fear tactics.

If it gets that bad... well, let's hope it doesn't. Even if they (or Max) erase the data, it can still be recovered if they really want it, and Google has it cached anyway. Be proud of your views and speech 'em loud anyway! I won't hide. As far as I'm concerned my views are my views and I stand behind them. They can come and get me, but I will not be bullied into voluntarily giving up my right of free speech!