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“In a Time/CNN poll of 1,000 Americans conducted last week by Yankelovich Partners, two-thirds said it was more important to protect the privacy of phone calls than to preserve the ability of police to conduct wiretaps. When informed about the Clipper Chip, 80% said they opposed it.”

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Philip Elmer-DeWitt

Philip Elmer-DeWitt, born on September 8, 1949, is a prominent writer and critic in the fields of technology and media. His work spans a variety of topics related to personal computers and the internet, having a profound impact on the development of the technology industry. more

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