[thegp]

Then if you believe in the rule of law (in germany we say "Rechtstaat") and the presumption of innocence, it is kind of a civic duty to follow these steps. If only to oppose this line of thinking. Or even better, bait those who would like to control us into openly acting. Especially if you are a lawyer, have enough money to pay a lawyer etc.

I will probably piss myself and cry if I ever really "become a target" as it happens in China, cartel controlled parts of south america, dictatorships etc. But I will be damned if I don't make some kind of token resistance to us going down that path if all it costs me is keeping my privacy and maybe having legal hassle+ cost of replacement if my stuff gets seized.

[adrianN]

Even if you think you're doing everything right, once you're targeted by LEAs they'll find something.[1] Even if they find nothing, they can make your life miserable pretty much indefinitely or until you run out of money for lawyers.

[1] http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB100014240527487044715045744389...