My mother-in-law and I got into an interesting discussion over the weekend. We talked about certain things relating to our privacy and it showed what she thought of the subject.

After a decently civil conversation (I’d explain, but they might read this ;), she pretty much summed up her thoughts with “I don’t really care what they do with my information as long as I get a good deal.” And I’m quoting her.

This comment scared me more than a little. Is this how the majority of people see this? Have we gotten so lazy and eager for cheap/low cost items that we’re willing to give up everything that is ourselves to get it? It’s this attitude that makes identity theft one of the highest ranking crimes in America.

Personally, I don’t even have a Kroger’s card because I’m that paranoid (remember kids, just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t out to get you). Personally, I feel that the stuff I buy is no one’s business and building statistics on me and what I buy is outside my area of comfort. But I’m paranoid.

I just hope that people wake up and see what’s going on before it’s too late.