While I agree with the author's ideals, I think the comparison between the personal computer with a personal home is not a very good one: computers are not loca

While I agree with the author's ideals, I think the comparison between the personal computer with a personal home is not a very good one: computers are not local anymore, they are (very) connected to a global network most of the time; houses are not. Even in an ideal world where there are no secret government agencies looking through all of my data, I would still seal the envelope of letters I send, and I think cryptography should be treated as at least that. Increased public awareness is a good thing, and if we can trust it that's even better.