Apparently the idea of the govt making public (most) of the information obtained thru spying is so prepost

Apparently the idea of the govt making public (most) of the information obtained thru spying is so preposterous that no one wants to discuss it.

But if the government continues with its spying (and it will because it would be remiss if it didnt) what else could mitigate the 1984 future sure to ensue when the govt knows all about us while we know nothing of it.

Is it worse for your neighbor to know your secrets than for the government to know them?