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Re:Full disk encryption is too good? by roc on Friday November 18, 2011 @04:50PM (#3253598)
Thankfully, not all branches of the government go to the $5 wrench solution as quickly, frequently and without fear of accountability.

While that's probably no comfort to anyone who winds up accused of terrorism [1], it does mean there's a large chunk of law enforcement officials for whom FDE is still a practical problem.

[1] The express-lane to the wrench-room, I'm sure.

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Re:Full disk encryption is too good? by innoncent1 on Friday November 18, 2011 @07:05PM (#3254068)
Violence is far easier and much less expensive. No need to hire a PhD in physics/math and purchase expensive equipment. Why bother? Violence is universally understood (no language barrier). All you need is a few guys who have no feelings. They could buy the equipment they need at Walmart. A few hammers and some pliers. Job done.
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