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Ask HN: Why is giving a secure crypto solution to the masses a good thing?

An argument against it that I have heard often is that doing so allows the bad guys to use it and hide their activities. Granted, the hardcore ones can probably do so on their own but what about the ones who aren't so skilled or intelligent enough and who would in normal cases be caught but now can't because of the benefits of good security ? For example, imagine all email was encrypted by...

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Re:Your Brain Knows a Lot More Than You Realize on Tuesday November 08, 2011 @12:31PM (#3211727)
Problem solving can fall under both categories I think. If you have a lot of experience, eventually you begin to instinctively know what approach to take.