Inaccurate study quoting, Re: anti-crypto rhetoric (Ellison,

[George Foot]

On Sat 04 Apr, Brian Gladman wrote:

> 5. evidence to show that Key Escrow will provide benefits for society and
> that these benefits outweigh its costs in individual, social and economic
> terms;

> If you can do this I feel sure that you will gain the widespread support of
> UK citizens.


But surely the last statement about widespread support offends the principle
that you advocate -- the principle that evidence should be produced.

You say "I feel sure": But where is your evidence that "the widespread support of
UK citizens will be forthcoming" ?

Why should there be widespread support for something which will irksome and
disadvantageous for most people ?   Most people are neither charitable nor
unselfish and will not look beyond their own interests.

Putting this more kindly it means that most people do not have confidence that
other people know what is best for them -- and they are often wise to take such
an attitude.



George Foot.


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