No, encryption still encrypts stuff. There is no obfuscation being suggested in these bills. Rather, some groups will have the ability to see data without enc

No, encryption still encrypts stuff. There is no obfuscation being suggested in these bills. Rather, some groups will have the ability to see data without encryption, as they do today, but with easier access and less red tape and less having to do inside deals and people looking the other way or depending on NSL's. Please don't get me wrong, I am not in support of these bills. I think it is risky to incorrectly describe what is happening, especially for non technical people. I believe the right way to describe this to non technical people would be: "Today, some people can see your traffic even if it is encrypted. If one of these bills (there are a few versions) are approved, then more groups will be able to see your data, easier and quicker." If you want to get people more interested in speaking up, then the best lessons learned would be from the interview between John Oliver and Edward Snowden. John interviewed many people on the street about the NSA having access to all your phone data. Nobody cared until he clarified and said, "So you would be ok with government employees looking at your significant others nude pics / sexting pics". At that point, most of the people interviewed said they would be furious.