The Oxford English Dictionary shows that the words 'private' and 'privacy' have had their present meanings back to Shakespeare's day. There was no particular association with toilets (except, of course, in the obvious euphemistic way). But your argument does not turn on this linguistic point: it is simply sophistry to assert that there is no right to privacy because the word 'privacy' does not appear, as foolish as the argument that 'separation of church and state' does not appear in the Bill of RIghts and so does not exist.

Incidentally, I have met a fair number of Brits, and nobody says 'water closet' any more, although it is sometimes seen on old signage. They say 'toilet'. Oddly, Americans seem to feel that 'toilet' is just slightly naughty (Archie Bunker used to get laughs just by saying 'terlet'). Or they say 'loo' or other slangs. They sometimes say 'bathroom' now (even though there may be no bath, as in truck stops), the result of American television, but I get the impression that this is by no means in general use.

Respectfully Thom, the notion that Americans should rid themselves of tyrannical government, as prescribed in the Declaration, is not a singularly militia movement opinion - unless you consider Naomi Wolf a militia member. I'd be suprised to learn that you have not read "Give Me Liberty", but if not I'd suggest you do. If you have, and still make such generalized statements, you've not only lost the intellectual high-ground, but also this long time listeners respect.

I've known only one person who ever referred to a bathroom as a restroom, even though "restroom" is on all the signs in public establishments in the US.

The funny thing about the British is that they refer to the room as the toilet, which makes it sould as if they have very bad aim. As I understand it, "toilet" is sort of formal, and "loo" is colloquial, though still not impolite.