Conclusion
The following are things to consider about encryption and its history.
Should the government regulate encryption levels?
One of the theories about the governments involvment with encryption levels is the desire for back door access by government agencies in the case of national security. Is this constitutional?
Is breaking an encryption a criminal act?
Should the government categorize large encryption schemes as "munitions"?
Is there such a thing as an unbreakable encryption?
What is the future of encryption given the expansion of the internet?
Who should develop and regulate the standards for encryptions, if anyone?
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