On Wed, 13 Sep 1995, David C. Lambert wrote:
I propose that we get some likely candidate (actually, a similar candidate to the one above) to advocate the benefits of anonymity on the net.
Try Harry Browne (http://www.rahul.net/browne). I'm 100% certain that he would be willing to support cryptographic rights and freedom of internet speech.
You may ask why these candidates would be interested in this type of thing, and my response is that they can be forced. The religious right has no problem bringing their agenda into the public spotlight and forcing their issues onto candidates because of their willingness to use hyperbole and fanaticism (not to mention pressure on advertisers and other sponsors).
The Religious Right brings their agenda to the public spotlight because they become incredibly involved in local politics on a nationwide basis and have the knowledge, means, and money to influence politics at this level. Very few people who are outside the political process realize the amount of organization, dedication, and dollars required to achieve political validity. -Thomas Edwards