Ryan Lackey writes:

I consider DRM systems (even the not-secure, not-mandated versions) evil due to the high likelyhood they will be used as technical building blocks upon which to deploy mandated, draconian DRM systems. DRM systems inevitably slide toward being more mandated, and more draconian.

DRM-capable TCPA-type systems are evil by the same argument, even if not used for DRM.

The primary reason they are evil is not the stated goal of DRM systems (copy protection in various forms), but the ease with which they could be used to eliminate cypherpunk applications.

Do you really think that DRM systems could eliminate cypherpunk applications? Have you thought this through in detail? Please expand on it. How many kinds of software would have to be eliminated for this to be true? What constitute "cypherpunk applications"? In how many forms could they be written and distributed? What kind of world would be necessary for DRM systems to actually be in use for the purpose of eliminating cypherpunk applications?