If someone disagrees, it is reasonable to expect them to explain why instead of merely dismissing it. Also, I think my generalised statements - and generalised

If someone disagrees, it is reasonable to expect them to explain why instead of merely dismissing it. Also, I think my generalised statements - and generalised statements have value and meaning - are quite self-evident and already well understood concepts among HN readers. However, here they are explained one minor level further: - Software can be patched. Hardware can only be thrown out. - Open-source can be far more easily audited. Closed-source software has to be reverse-engineered by the user at best. - Full control of encryption means the user has the ability and responsibility to control all aspects of access to the keys. I now invite you or others to explain your disagreement.