People quit bad jobs and even switch industries all the time. I think you're overestimating how many of us are going to be shedding tears for those poor hardworking folks, chained to their data collection with golden handcuffs.
Shedding tears is overestimating it by a lot. Just remember that these are people too, with hopes and dreams like the rest of us. They have weaknesses and holes too, possibly ones that keep them in their jobs. They do have unique and restricted viewpoints, but they should be viewed just as we view all others. That said, it is a shame that these people cannot help guide policy and democracy with such more informed views that they are allowed to see.
