On Wed, 24 Apr 1996, Declan B. McCullagh wrote:
Excerpts from internet.cypherpunks: 24-Apr-96 Militias, reputation capita.. by Rich Graves@networking.s
I do not expect this story to die, even though it's completely false -- it's too good. The meme in the subject line is awfully strong, lots of people won't take the time to read more than the title, and who really listens to a FUCKING STATIST anyway.
Wow. Rich has surprised me by demonstrating that even he can be insightful -- for a FUCKING STATIST!
I could read your answer three ways. Which is it? 1. I'm right, and you're making light of our public disagreement. Cool. As I keep telling you, I'm 95% behind 95% of what you're doing, and I hate to disagree publicly. 2. I'm right, but you don't care, because the propaganda advantage of leaving the idea of the FBI's snooping private email is good for the cause. Not cool -- you really don't strike me as a propagandist. 3. You're trying to say that I'm wrong, or you're saying, "I know you are, but what am I?" Inconclusive. -rich