The Problem With Government Omnipotence

The more the government knows about its citizens, the more dangerous that knowledge becomes.  Traditionally amongst those of a libertarian persuasion, the worry was that if or when the government turns "evil," this knowledge would be used against the citizenry.  While this is a nagging concern, the likelihood of this seems slim.

However, there is another issue.  As recent events in South Carolina demonstrate, the government doesn't care enough about its possession of personal information as it should.  Hence 3.6 million South Carolinians have had their tax records hacked.

While the Governor was quick to provide free credit protection to the victims, this lasts only for one year.  Oh and by the way:  State law limits the state's liability to $600,000 per hacking incident!  Hence, if you, I,  and 298 other SC residents lose $20, 000 each because of this hack, we would each get 50 Cents from the state!  Isn't the coercive power of government a wonderful thing to behold?!!