[riptheworld]

Perhaps I can convince you with a more philosophical argument.

Private communication is essential for freedom of speech. I may not speak freely with my friends or family if I believe that those conversations are easily accessible by the government. It's not that these conversations are inherently bad either; rather, I believe that people have a tendency to self-censor themselves depending on their audience. When the audience consists of an entity that has overwhelming influence on your life, I believe the potential for self-censorship is enormous.

Historically, many of the world’s greatest ideas were first discussed in private. Bold ideas were discussed in discreet locations, free from the threat of eavesdroppers out of fear of government recourse. Nowadays, technology has enabled people to communicate instantaneously with one another from thousands of miles away. Encryption enhances that capability by further allowing that communication to be private, fostering freedom of speech and the discussion of new ideas. It is really quite amazing when you think about it!