it all sounds to me as if you guys have things to hide.
The Jews in Germany had nothing to “hide”. But then the state introduced Jewish as being a “crime” (in essence).
So, for people who one minute weren’t actually criminals, then next they found themselves the subject of the Final Solution.
This is an extreme example, I agree, but just because a state appears benevolent, that does not mean it will continue to be so.
If, by your analogy mt, you have nothing to hide, presumably you won’t have a problem with a policeman listening to your every phonecall and following you at 10 paces wherever you go.
You may say it is is paranoia, and to an extent it is. But, the suggestion that if I have nothing to hide, then I have nothing to fear is a very dangerous one. This way tyranny lies….