The great thing about electronic privacy as an issue is that it meets so many of my own political goals.
It’s about defining the boundary where authority lies between an individual and his government. That means, by speaking out about surveillance I get to work for liberty.
It’s an issue where Democrats and Republicans agree. So when I speak about it, it’s a great opportunity to promote mutual respect in American politics. I want to see a different political environment, where people don’t get rich for calling each other names and making fun of each other. I want to see an environment where people prosper and are fulfilled by respectfully advocating for their beliefs.
That’s why my first published novel is about electronic surveillance — or at least one reason.