Collecting of Details on Travelers Documented - washingtonpost.com

As reported in the Washington Post, the US government is collecting - and retaining for 15 years - information about where you fly, drive, or sail. In addition, they are collecting information about what you carry with you, including books and flashlights.

Getting back to the golden rule (previously mentioned here), why is the government of the people, by the people, and for the people treating the people in a way (collecting information) that they (the government) would rather not be treated (executive privilege, state secrets)?

Who runs this country anyway? Apparently, not the people. While I'm not big on judging the behavior of others, it may be time we pointed out the hypocrisy of those we have chosen to be our servants. And if they're not willing to serve, perhaps it's time we asked them to make room for someone who will.