Re: LinkedIn password database compromised

[jeff murphy <jcmurphy () jeffmurphy org>]

On Jun 7, 2012, at 9:58 AM, Leo Bicknell wrote:

> In a message written on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 11:14:58PM -0700, Aaron C. de Bruyn wrote:
> > Heck no to X.509.  We'd run into the same issue we have right now--a
> > select group of companies charging users to prove their identity.
        ...
> For instance, I'm not at all opposed to the idea of the
> government having a way to issue me a signed certificate that I
> then use to access government services, like submitting my tax
> return online, renewing my drivers license, or maybe even e-voting.



All in favor of paying $119/year to vote, please raise your hands.

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