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- From: se_schn@pavo.concordia.ca [ Ranfry ]
- Newsgroups: sci.crypt
- Subject: Cryptology and criminals
- Keywords: Cryptology, Crime
- Message-ID: <BxL7DM.7n@newsflash.concordia.ca>
- Date: 12 Nov 92 05:02:00 GMT
- Article-I.D.: newsflas.BxL7DM.7n
- Sender: se_schn@pavo.concordia.ca (SCHNAAR, SHELDON E.)
- Organization: Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
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- A lot of talk as been heard about banning cryptography because
- crimminals can use it to hide their business. Okay, I can see
- the logic behind this. So, in the same spirit I propose the
- following messures to hamper criminals.
- Message-ID: <12NOV199200020240@pavo.concordia.ca>
- Organization: Concordia University
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-
- 1) Ban the use of cars and other private transportation systems.
- Tis a proven fact that many criminals use private transportation
- in order to do their unlawful activities. Without these
- private means, many criminal activity will be stopped.
-
- 2) Ban private housing. Have everyone live in communal dwellings.
- If criminals don't have private places to hide and keep
- their equimpment and stash, well they won't be able to do much.
-
- 3) Ban cloathing. Who can hide a weapon if clothes are not worn?
-
- 4) Ban .....Arrrghhh. I think you get the point. Tis stupid to
- ban something solely because some criminal activity will be
- enhanced. You people seem to think that crimminals will actually
- stop using crytography? Get real. There are plenty of systems
- around that cannot be broken, as long as the keys and algorythms
- are kept secret. Lots of groups, both legal and unlawful, have
- used these for centuries. If you really think these laws will
- make any difference you need a reality check.
-
- As someone pointed out, the only people that will be affected are
- those who obey all laws.
-