the logical extension is that the government passes a law forbidding encrypted devices that don't have a backdoor from access to cell and wireless networks. Thi

the logical extension is that the government passes a law forbidding encrypted devices that don't have a backdoor from access to cell and wireless networks. This would include the sale of any encrypted devices within its borders and bringing one in would be illegal. Once they convince the American public that encryption is a threat to both their security and privacy they will have it in the bag. How will the convince that encryption is dangerous to their privacy? Some FUD attack that public behavior studies government wonks will come up with. For the children might work.