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Re:More encryption means less privacy by Kenji on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @01:24PM (#12256194)
This argument is like saying that if you build a castle to protect yourself from the attacker, you are responsible for the enemy's construction of trebuchets that siege the castle. Yeah, the castle builders are at fault. Nevermind that they protect so many innocent with their work.

Of course we need political involvement, but we also need encryption everywhere, literally everywhere.

Re:More encryption means less privacy by phkamp on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @02:33PM (#12256778)
You should study the history of anti-ballistic-missile defense systems, and you will find that for the longest time nobody wanted them, because that would force the enemy to attack before they were completed.

Never build more formidable weapons or defenses than you are willing to lay your life down for.

Re:More encryption means less privacy by hansjorg on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @04:47PM (#12257605)
You're describing a reluctant, cautious and rational adversary.

There never was any effective political opposition to "Star Wars" in the US.