The death of freedom will begin with “think of the children,” and end in thunderous applause.
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Congress trying to ban encryption always starts with children protection laws.
Yep. I think the weapon has been chosen. It’s perfect. You either support the cause or you’re a pedophile sympathizer.
I can't find the comic right now, but there's a classic one of Uncle Sam standing in front of the media. Media is asking Uncle Sam how they want this particular issue wrapped up, and it's always child protection or for your own safety type bullshit.
I need to find that comic so I can save it.
Ironic because many of the most dangerous government initiatives these days are clearly anti-children.
Covid vaccines for kids is the obvious example.
True. This is how Internet censorship started in Russia. And now...you know what's happening in there.