No way. The phrase "flatly ban" is overstating the words in the actual
bills.
They both require that the use of such technologies be for the purpose
of committing a crime. Law enforcement would still have to show intent,
which is as it should be.
If take the point of view in the essay to its logical conclusion then
mailing lists and in some configurations the use of PGP, S/MIME, or VPNs
would be illegal also.
Maybe states are colluding to outlaw encryption? Now that would be
creative on the part of whoever started this bill process.
Jim
On Fri, 28 Mar 2003, Perry E. Metzger wrote:
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 13:10:56 -0500
From: Perry E. Metzger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Run a remailer, go to jail?
http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/archives/000336.html
Quoting:
Here is one example of the far-reaching harmful effects of
these bills. Both bills would flatly ban the possession, sale,
or use of technologies that "conceal from a communication
service provider ... the existence or place of origin or
destination of any communication".
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Perry E. Metzger [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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