Re:Think about that... (Score 1)

Encryption is treated as a munition and is covered under the Treasury department. If the key to an encrypted message is not given on request, there is an immediate 2 year imprisonment for the crime. I last recall the discussion in the mid 1990s on the development of PGP. It sort of fits with the current Gitmo mind set. Sorry I can not recall more details. At the time I thought that was a good deterrence to encrypting messages. I will try Googling at the library - Treasury munition encryption penalty...