[nickpsecurity]

My position is that possession and use of cryptography won't protect individuals against government's illegitimate actions if citizens let that governments rogue agencies continually amass more power, surveillance, and control over IT.

If you're against that position, please tell me why crypto alone (not active democracy) is all one needs to be safe against state abuse in a surveillance state that targets crypto users. I'm sure any activists aiding Chinese and North Korean dissidents will appreciate your tips, too. They, like I, have been under the same delusion that TLA's legal power matters and must be dealt with.