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> Wouldn't it be better if we adopt the position that unbreakable crypto is a basic human right? Yes, but you're asking a set of people who have not given us m
by Digital-Citizen 9y ago
> Wouldn't it be better if we adopt the position that unbreakable crypto is a basic human right?
Yes, but you're asking a set of people who have not given us much evidence they're capable or willing to implement that human right. It takes a strong will and a stiff spine to stand up to powerful interests and I'm not convinced the people I see reported on in mainstream so-called journalism have that political will. Hiding behind technological inferiority seems to take precedence over standing for our rights on principle.
Freedom of speech, which you mentioned, also takes a beating these days in light of completely and accurately conveying messages some people don't agree with in a timely manner. We can't have freedom of speech because that might involve giving up conveniences, they argue.