So locks are only good because they don't actually work? And encryption is only good if it doesn't work too? That logic kind of makes sense. However, locks at

So locks are only good because they don't actually work? And encryption is only good if it doesn't work too? That logic kind of makes sense. However, locks at least delay intruders and make it harder for someone to go undetected if the break into your house. The intruder is either at your door for a little while, makes noise trying to break in, etc. If the police bust into my house there will probably be witnesses and I will know about it. If they steal my data, how is anyone going to know? This gives them way too much power.