I think part of it might be that the only use case for which crypto really works is for drug dealers to safely conduct transactions. I believe in the right to

I think part of it might be that the only use case for which crypto really works is for drug dealers to safely conduct transactions. I believe in the right to privacy, but I believe in it as an extension of a personal right to self-expression. Freedom to practice your religion, to date whomever you want, etc (provided it doesn't hurt others), sure. Freedom to hold 10^9 USD secretly so that you don't have to pay tax on it and can peddle drugs, not really.