> how reasonable are the names on those lists

Moxie Marlinspike & Jake Appelbaum used to get the 'special treatment' at airports that often involves detainment and interviews with more than just TSA officers. As far as I can discern, their crime was writing software and knowing a bit about cryptography.

Obviously Law Enforcement always monitors things to enforce the law. However, the volume of information that is kept and retained is what the worry is. I can't think of a historical example of a country with very extensive domestic surveillance that has not trampled on peoples rights. If you can, I'd like to know.