"we Must Break with the Idea That It Is Civil Liberty to Use Encrypted Apps"
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The original post argues that using encrypted apps should not be considered a civil liberty, sparking a debate about the balance between individual freedoms and potential infringements.
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just what infringments should be allowed?
and then should all those circumventing such infringments be considered criminal; antisocial; or insane?