On Mon, 4 Jun 2001, Declan McCullagh wrote:
> Yes, no, and it depends.
>
> Even ardent libertarians will probably agree with the idea of some kind
> of search warrants in some situations, so in those cases you don't have the
> right to "hide stuff" (though you can try).
Of course, you have a right until you infringe another (ie commit a crime)
and then you're responsible for the consequences. A moot point, though a
good strawman to distract the attention.
> But those are exceptional conditions, or at least should be.
Actually they're not, they're basic to just about every question you face
each day from what sort of underwear you wear, to which bank you use, your
social security number, your sexual preference, your economic status, your
religious beliefs, your political beliefs, etc.
If you have a right to hide 'stuff' (ie 'personal' per the 4th) then
this resolves a critical question facing this country today.
> This is not a meaningful question, truly.
Actually it's the absolutely lowest level with respect to speech, press,
privacy, right to property, etc. Really what it means to live in a
'democratic' society.
> On Sun, Jun 03, 2001 at 08:59:42PM -0500, Jim Choate wrote:
> > Do individuals have a right to hide 'stuff'?
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