Soundbytes: Cookies, Potatoes and Underwear

A weekly roundup of comments from Nextgov.com. All comments are presented in their original, unedited form.

On White House abolishes decade-old cookie ban

This policy will only lead to more invasive practices by the government as the public becomes accustomed to the government living with them in their computers.... Just say NO! Read more from NO COOKIES

Unless you provide personally identifiable information the only thing they know is that your IP has visited the site. I think a little less paranoia is in order. Read more from Not Paranoid

If the government really wanted to know everything about your web habits, they would simply buy it from Google, who already tracks over 2,000 pieces of information about you and every living anybody who ever surfed the web - everything, from what your shoe size is, to the color of your underwear. From Youhavemail

On In major switch, United States embraces foreign navigation systems

Here put this potato sack over your head. Your adversary promises not to hit you in the face with the shovel. From Jedijedi84

On Spectrum War: Karate Road vs. Defense

Call me silly, but I like to stay connected with contacts and control my money whenever, whereever. These tools make lives easier for millions of users, including me. Read more from Sterling