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UK Prime Minister Says Gov't Should Be Capable of Reading Any Communications
Dr_Barnowl writes: The BBC reports that UK Prime Minister David Cameron has vowed to introduce a "comprehensive piece of legislation" aimed at there being no "means of communication ... we cannot read," in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris. While he didn't mention encryption specifically, the only logical means by which this could occur would be by the introduction of compulsory key escrow, and the banning of forms of encryption which do not use it. While the UK already essentially has a legal means to demand your encryption keys (and imprison you indefinitely if you don't comply), this would fall short if you have a credible reason for not having the key any more (such as using an OTR plugin for your chosen chat program).
The U.S. tried a similar tack with Clipper in the 90s. As we all know, terrorists with any technical chops are unlikely to be affected, given the vast amount of freely available, military-grade crypto now available, and the use of boring old cold war tradecraft. Ironically, France used to ban the use of strong cryptography but has largely liberalized its regime since 2011.
The U.S. tried a similar tack with Clipper in the 90s. As we all know, terrorists with any technical chops are unlikely to be affected, given the vast amount of freely available, military-grade crypto now available, and the use of boring old cold war tradecraft. Ironically, France used to ban the use of strong cryptography but has largely liberalized its regime since 2011.
Farage is exactly what we need. England needs to be England again, without a single trace of islam identity. The PC government have dismantled England to be a former shadow of herself. To criminalise speaking ill of islam in public? Really? I don't give a monkey's toss about their fake religion or the idiot disciples that believe it.
I'm old enough to remember England when it was still English. When immigrants kept to themselves and were not handed special favours, special halal school food dispensations that now, by the way, interfere with actual English children. Am I angry? You're damn right. Look at France. That is the path Old Blighty is on. 10% of France's population is muslim. 10%!!! I pray France sees the light and starts a bit of what the Americans referred to as McCarthyism. To be a muslim publically should be shameful. To be a muslim in England, one of the most storied cultures on the planet, is shameful.
Yes, yes, some of you lot that were born in the last twenty years read my words and accuse me of being a racist. Well, I'm not. I like muslims just fine when they stay where they are supposed to be -- in the middle east.
Je suis Charlie!