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chongli on March 11, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why Are We Fighting the Crypto Wars Again?

Fundamental rights are not a whitelist of approved behaviours. Just because there's no official document sitting in archive saying we have the right to encryption doesn't mean it's not a fundamental right.

jackfoxy on March 12, 2016 | [–]

Amendment 9 - Ratified 12/15/1791.

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

paulddraper on March 12, 2016 | [–]

It means that right is protected by law. That is a whitelist.

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