About the graphic to the left: The original intent of the Blue Ribbon Campaign was to organize and show support for freedom of speech on the internet in the form of protesting the telecommunications act passed by Congress and signed by the President. This act was fought in court and overruled, indeed the judge was extremely critical of your government's actions in passing such a law! Now, the EFF is concentrating on educating people on how easy it is to lose their freedom of speech, as well keeping an eye on our government to insure that they don't make another effort to take away our freedom of speech and expression. The use of encryption by a large number of law abiding citizens is one of the best ways to protect both your freedom of speech, as well as your confidential information (credit cards, social security #, and other information that can easily be used in identity theft). One of the best known programs is
Protect your privacy!
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Pretty Good Privacy