At 1:01 AM -0400 4/9/01, Phillip H. Zakas wrote:
the contrarian in me says: this is a bizarre request. the us and uk govs are already assisting both in the tracking (physical and asset) and 'acquisition' of suspected criminals
on the other hand: perhaps the icc is seeking neutral crypto capabilities to maintain a level of comfort that they won't be hampered by us/european political influences ...
This is not a joke. The noble and enlightened Cypherpunks Brigade (TM) members will be used to assist the ICC in the capture of notorious international criminals. Several ex-Presidents of the United States of America are now being sought for trial by the fraternal and benevolent governments of Cuba, Zambia, Serbia, and Myanmar. The lackeys who exploit the people have also been targeted by UNESCO for arrest by the ICC. It is hoped that Cypherpunks will unite behind the internationale efforts to bring these running dogs and lackeys to trial, regardless of local laws. Our efforts are not to be confused with the "People's Court" of such constitutionalists and subversives as James Dalton Bell. Rather, we answer to the higher call of the Internationale. Cypherpunks shall become the Secret Policemen of the New Socialist World Order. Remember, the ICC is the arm of the World Court, and World Court is the world's pre-eminent enforcer of political correctness. Long live the Hague!, long live the Reign of Terror! --Tim May, who's fucking glad he missed this particular Cypherpunks police-friendly meeting. -- Timothy C. May tcmay@got.net Corralitos, California Political: Co-founder Cypherpunks/crypto anarchy/Cyphernomicon Technical: physics/soft errors/Smalltalk/Squeak/agents/games/Go Personal: b.1951/UCSB/Intel '74-'86/retired/investor/motorcycles/guns