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Re: cypherpunks and guns
On Sun, Jan 11, 1998 at 03:34:58AM -0500, Matthew L Bennett wrote:
> >If we have to resort to physical violence,
> >we've
> >already lost!
>
> No, we wouldn't. If we had to resort to physical violence against a
> government, than it needs it, you shouldn't need to do that if the
> Constitution is in effect. Otherwise...
>
> >Think about it: if we can defend ourselves with guns, why would we
> >need
> >crypto?
>
> Because holding up a PGP disk will not save your life if a
> robber/looter/IRS Agent breaks into your house.
Reread the question.
--
Kent Crispin, PAB Chair "No reason to get excited",
[email protected] the thief he kindly spoke...
PGP fingerprint: B1 8B 72 ED 55 21 5E 44 61 F4 58 0F 72 10 65 55
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