Wouldn't putting back doors into encryption schemes in the US mean that we could only decrypt messages encrypted with our own crypts? It wouldn't help us decrypt anything done with encryption developed elseware. So basically they want to spy on Americans. I feel safer already.... TimH > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > Seth Cohn > Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 10:06 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [EUG-LUG:2740] Re: US Congress already discussing bans on > strong crypto] > > > --- "Dennis J. Eberl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I did. Back doors are a good idea. We need > > strict laws to cover there use. > > fsck that, Jacob. > > Some good answers to that on Slashdot in a recent > article. > > quick summary: > > 1) Why would anyone upgrade to lesser encryption? > 2) The 'escalation' war can be proven to always > be won by encrypt not decrypt. > 3) Encrypt using 'real' stuff, then encrypt using > a backdoor version. How will they know, unless > they decrypt everything? > 4) If encryption is outlawed, bayl bhgynjf jvyy > unir rapelcgvba. > > Backdoors are bullshit. > > Seth > > > __________________________________________________ > Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? > Donate cash, emergency relief information > http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ >
