Last week FBI Director James Comey at the Boston College conference on cybersecurity stated:
While that quote in the article is taken out of context, it is even more disturbing when taken in context. The included video puts the quote in context where Comey is arguing against widespread access to strong encryption with the public. There are other quotes included as well that are just as disturbing, such as:
Even our communications with our spouses, with our clergy members, with our attorneys are not absolutely private in America... ...In appropriate circumstances, a judge can compel any one of us to testify in court about those very private communications.
Is this the "adult conversation" on encryption he was getting ready for last year?
(Score: 1) by Ethanol-fueled on Friday March 17 2017, @04:51AM (1 child)
We don't want to fight you, but wish to join with you with common ground to work for mutual interest.
Although if you wish to fight against us, we will win. [soylentnews.org]
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday March 17 2017, @03:04PM
Then stop advocating directly for violence... Pretty sure your mother would cry for a week straight if she saw the shit you post online.