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This xkcd strip was never more on-topic than now.

http://xkcd.com/538/




Ha - this is what I was thinking the entire time. As long as humans are physical, we will be subject to coercion. I think Assange has good points, but the internet could still be used for plenty of harm even if they couldn't tell exactly what you're saying - even that is doubtful.



They will torture you just in case.




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