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Re:Encrypted Messaging Apps Face New Scrutiny Over Possible ... by TeMPOraL on Tuesday November 17, 2015 @05:06AM (#10580143)
> After all, the freedom of people to live their lives as they wish is what we're protecting after all, isn't it?

Is it? I thought it's freedom to live their lives as long as they follow the law?

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Re:Encrypted Messaging Apps Face New Scrutiny Over Possible ... by terryf on Tuesday November 17, 2015 @06:30AM (#10580402)
No, it's exactly the reverse in fact! Laws are supposed to be made to make living life better for the majority. Many problems stem from thinking the opposite.
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