clipper & corp. espionage

[Lefty]

>Hi, I'm new to the list.  I was wondering
>if the clipper chip passed.  what's stopping
>corrupt government people from selling access
>to the encryption to the highest bidders to spy
>on competitors communications.
>
>just curious.

Um, the goodwill and general trustworthiness of our elected officials and
their duly-designated appointees?

Just a guess, mind you.

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