&gt; Are they also aware that the exact same technology is used to protect their online banking?<p>Yes they are -- that&#x27;s why it&#x27;s not a matter of passing a one-page bill overnight, but rather a more complex piece of legislation that in order to be done right, need time and bi-partisan involvement.<p>And I found it hard to believe you don&#x27;t see a difference between encrypting your bank transaction, and encrypting your online conversation.<p>Disclosure: I&#x27;m against all type of bans on any encryption.