NSA knows who you've called.

[Perry E. Metzger]

dan at geer.org writes:
> While I agree with you, the public does not,
> so far as I can tell, find itself willing to
> risk insecurity for the benefit of preserving
> privacy, as this article in today's Boston
> Globe would tend to confirm.

I'm sure. On the other hand, I think it is our place, as security
professionals, to explain why the tradeoff is a false one. Respect for
individual rights is not something we do in good times because it is a
luxury we can afford when there is stability. It is something we need
most in bad times, because it is what keeps us safe and maintains
stability itself.


Perry

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