Reply #11: The are a lot more heros than Julian Assange

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Lost in the hero worship that Assange is getting are the pioneers of crypto who began the fight 30 years ago and still fight for your right to strong encryption.

EFF, which was started by one of the original cypherpunks, has a great collection of documents on the history of strong encryption and the fight against the government to put crypto tools in the hands of citizens. The only way to fight back against the erosion of the 4th Amendment is to learn about these tools and use them.

Assange was one of the cypherpunks and his contribution is important, but others should be recognized as well. Do yourself a favor and get to know people like Whitfield Diffie, Tim May, and most importantly, Phil Zimmermann.

You have a right to strong encryption tools not compromised by the government or corporations. The only way to exercise this right is to learn about them and use them.

Cryto Anarchy is still alive.