Re: GAK/weak crypto rationale?

Brain Davis writes: [...snip...]

Particularly effective were the court-approved video and audio tapes of the Speaker taking a bribe in exchange for certain action on legislation [...snip...] Wiretaps, hidden microphones, and hidden cameras put corrupt politicians (I know - redundant) out of business.

Encryption does little to protect you from hidden cameras and microphones (or informants!). If you already know your target then you can probably get around encryption (sure it's not as simple as a wiretap, but hey, nobody said it had to be easy). Encryption prevents 'fishing expeditions' and unauthorized monitoring; this is what the LEAs don't want to admit. andrew