17 Dec
2003
17 Dec
'03
11:17 p.m.
I think it's important to realize that organizations move on a slower time scale than people. The larger the organization, the longer the time scale. Thus, when looking at the government's response to anonymous transactions it would be wise to look at trends dating back to the '70s (if not earlier). Also, it's important to realize that such long-term activities are systemic in nature. Examples of government attacks on anonymous activities might include the war on drugs (especially the money laundering countermeasures). W.