> the "we must protect our kids from XYZ" justification crosses political lines. > There was no whiff then of it being a conservative cause -- it mixed the usu

> the "we must protect our kids from XYZ" justification crosses political lines. > There was no whiff then of it being a conservative cause -- it mixed the usual conspiracy theory dynamics along with the Christian moral panic dynamics. Yes, and? The point is to repay lies and ad hominem with lies and ad hominem. If opponents of strong encryption want a good-faith argument, they are free to admit that the actual reason strong encryption is "bad" is because it stops them from attacking and spying on everyone in the world, but I doubt they'll take that option.