Let’s just look at the guy who started this, Lindsey Graham from South Carolina. He’s never sent an email, that’s fine. I can’t think of a single person I know that hasn’t sent an email, but let’s say he’s got people for that, or he’s handy on the phone, or however he gets by without the most efficient asynchronous communication method in history.
If we’re honest, doesn’t it seem unlikely he texts, or sends photos, or even understands how social media is used if he’s not using email? It didn’t sound like he’s just moved past email for something he likes better, he’s essentially decided communication technology beyond phone lines just isn’t for him. That could be fine in the same way we don’t care if our favorite authors write their stories on an old typewriter, whatever works for you my friend.
But he sponsors bills to decide what you’re allowed to do on the internet (the Restoration of America’s Wire Act is one) and is a member of the Senate Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law. There’s only 11 Senators on that committee and they would presumably be the group meant to be briefed and inform the others on those matters.
How can he be qualified to do either with a background like that? I’m not trying to be harsh, but how informed can someone who doesn’t use the internet as a communication method be regarding its uses for the majority of Americans? Do you want that guy advising others what’s appropriate regarding privacy and emerging technology? Would you hire an IT guy who had never sent an email?
That’s my problem with it. He’s behind 92% of Americans with Internet access in utilizing it, and he’s filling the role of an expert who has the ability to mold legislation and advise others.
Either don’t accept the role, or take it as an opportunity expand your knowledge. I think that’s what would be expected of most people.