# Should we not trust the government? Historically, governments have killed a lot of people.

# Should we not trust the government?

Historically, governments have killed a lot of people
(Philip Zimmermann)

# Should we be concerned with Total Information Awareness and other Ashcroftian initiatives?

Yes, of course. I think the biggest threat to privacy is Moore�s law. The human population does not double every eighteen months but the ability to keep track of us does. This may be a prescription for an omniscient government. Democracy never had to face an all-knowing government. I don�t know how we�re going to get through that.
# Should I, being European and Swedish, be concerned with the development of U.S. policy on cyberlaw matters and U.S. encryption policy?

Absolutely! U.S. policy could in the long run jeopardise U.S. democracy. Since the U.S is the only remaining superpower it is vital that the U.S. has a healthy, functioning democracy. Democratic institutions might be weakened through surveillance. If the democracy is eroded, the rest of the world is in danger because of U.S.�s superpowers.