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I mean, really, isn't this kind of a moot point from a dedicated criminal's perspective? Does the government actually have any power? Sure, you'll catch the i
by RankingMember 7y ago
I mean, really, isn't this kind of a moot point from a dedicated criminal's perspective? Does the government actually have any power? Sure, you'll catch the idiots operating over a compromised channel, but it doesn't matter what laws you pass wailing about "the children" and "criminals" if the criminals are rolling their own or even just using PGP.
- rando_null 7y agoIt's not about criminals. It's just about control.
- RankingMember 7y agoI think it's both. The government wants the power to see EVERYTHING because EVERYONE is a potential criminal.
- lolc 7y agoIt should not be presumed that criminals are in any way smarter when it comes to technology. They may be more motivated, but when the options are less mainstream, they will make more mistakes. Backdooring mainstream encryption will substantially decrease security for criminals. What is often brushed over by proponents is that it will weaken security for all of us.
- generalpass 7y ago> What is often brushed over by proponents is that it will weaken security for all of us. Because there are criminals in the government.