[beej71]

> what about the adults, weaker encryption leaves them vulnerable to hackers/scammers

... And children!

Even worse, having the government monitor your communications _destroys your life_.[1]

These proposals by governments are effectively saying, "We're going to protect your children using this technique that completely fucks them up."

Child abuse is one of the most horrific things there is. It's only second to even now horrific things things like let's let the government monitor everything all the children say.

[1] "Anything you say or do can and will be used against you in a court of law", as US residents should be well aware.