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So Google can't do it but the NSA can?


It is pretty much the purpose of governments to be able to do things that private companies cannot do.


But then again... Is there really a difference between the two?

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/07/exclusive-google-cia...


Because it's unusual for VC firms to invest in startups?


...more to the point, there are certainly some unusual VC firms investing in "startups", aren't there?


Do what? This really doesn't have anything to do with NSA.


You beat me to it. It seems especially ironic right now.




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