In case you didn't know someone had posted a similar subject in the "Completely Off Topic" forum.
But before losing any sleep over this I'd recommend reading the Motion to Compel at link below:
http://www.mercurynews.com/multimedi...google0119.pdf
IMO it is not an invasion of privacy issue or the Bush administration spying on US citizens. Due to the cause of action filed by the ACLU the Feds want data in reference to child pornography.
Google will not be releasing nor has the government asked for the IP addresses of people using Google to search for porno to include child porno. Any identity as to the person doing the query will not be disclosed. However, the data may reveal locations of child porno sites which IMO should be shut down period. Of course search engines maintain the IP addresses and URLs of the host site and if they are hosting child porn on their web sites then shame on them. Even with IP data of the host child porn site it may not make any difference anyways because the site will probably not be located in the US. Plus the request for specific information was narrowed and it sounds reasonable providing the info requested will be used for the sole purpose explained in the Motion to Compel. Also, other search engines have already complied with the requests.
Now if Google and other search engines keep a record of everytime someone searches for data and logs the IP address of an individual then they have problems and my question is why are they doing that? What is Google hiding? I would be more upset that Google is logging my IP address everytime I use their search engine.
If you want to use this as an excuse to further Bush bash be my guest and have fun. I understand and you are entitled to your opinion. Because from the offset I would admit this is very disturbing but after reviewing the facts it is not bad as it may seem but that is just my personal opinion.