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Originally Posted by Paul
You make the same mistake as the idiots requesting this.
It WILL NOT suddenly stop "terrorist plots, paedophile activity etc etc".
They will simply move on to using something else, all that will be affected is OUR privacy.
There is no "third way". The answer is as simple as its always been, leave it alone.
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I'm sure that they will move onto using a different service to circumvent this, yes, but to not do so is akin to someone saying that they won't install a burglar alarm because burglars will choose other unalarmed houses.
The answer would be for other houses to install a burglar alarm too, which is an analogy for the government to change the law to allow itself access to all messaging services.
However, this means we are then back to the situation where the electorate must decide whether it favours personal privacy or easier detection of crimes like terrorism, paedophilic activity etc.