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@liaizon "It's open source, so anyone can use it", is different from, "We support local governments who use it", which is again different from, "We went to a police conference to advertise our services".

@foolishowl @liaizon

OK, so let's have 'em all give our tax money to Microsoft.

It's that, or they give their money to freeloaders building stuff on top of FOSS tools but not contributing back.

These are the only 3 choices available.

@downey @liaizon A major reason for encrypted communications is to keep out police and state security, who have a strong interest in subverting the integrity of encryption. Anyone developing a secure communication tool would be conscious of this. To actively seek to market to police is an implicit betrayal of everyone who supported and relied on the project.

And just in general, you don't collaborate with police.

@downey @liaizon It's a huge problem with the infosec community, and it's why I'd only recommend the use of Tor very conditionally.

@foolishowl @liaizon

Good luck with your cause.

@downey @foolishowl @liaizon

Your profile says you are a digital rights activist and.... you don't understand why an organization having a cozy business relationship with law enforcement is a fundamental issue with respect to its legitimacy in the realm of digital rights and freedoms?

*brain implodes*