Andy Hedges’ Tech Blog

“There’s no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. When there aren’t enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.” — Ayn Rand

I found this quote posted on Slashdot in connection to a story that states the UK Government is preparing to give the police the authority to force organisations and individuals to disclose encryption keys. Chilling indeed.

For the if-you-haven’t-done-anything-wrong-you-have-nothing-to-hide-brigade I refer you to a journalist more eloquent than me

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