Reading Denning's latest remarks about the key generation process of Clipper being classified, and reading the latest tired redundant flame war with David Sternlight in Usenet, I have to wonder why so much energy is being spent trying to discredit these people who are obviously working towards Clipper and against pgp. Denning has her own agenda, Lord knows where it all comes from, and she's apparently listened to in the government. Sternlight, well, I can't get a handle on him, but it seems like his motives are somewhat similar to Denning's except that he hides his statements behind a veil of claiming to want what is "legal." The thing is, why spend any energy on these two at all? CP's write code. If CP's want to exert any political pressure at all, they should be working with CPSR and EFF to mount a public information drive similar to that which was put up against the FBI Wiretap-PBX deal. Making congressmen uncomfortable with Clipper and facilitating the efforts of reporters like those behind more the recent spate of news articles is where CP's can excel. Just my thought for the day. Preserving privacy is a cause worth fighting for, but keep your eyes on the prize. On the other hand, maybe there's nothing here to get upset over; after all, this is the same government that nominated Kimba Woods. ;-) -bwp