> The existence of encryption means "converting the Internet and communications into a law-free zone" that criminals will happily take advantage of to do more c

> The existence of encryption means "converting the Internet and communications into a law-free zone" that criminals will happily take advantage of to do more crimes, Barr added, likening it to a neighborhood that local cops have abandoned. This is such an asinine comparison. It's not like the cops have access to every locked door of every house in their jurisdiction. You don't need to build a special "cop door" into your house so they can come in whenever they want to, and you don't need to make an extra copy to give to the precinct. Why should my "internet house" be any different?