I don't reddit, but I was giving my opinion as everyone does here. If you disagree with it fine, but I disagree it adds "nothing". It's pointing out the absurdity (with sarcasm) of these types of measures, touted as "protecting the people", if you disagree please cite why.
Your other reply to onmobiletemp is great. The goal is to have all comments on HN that - so that half the comments aren't jokes, memes, and overly hyperbolic sarcasm.