I'm probably echoing others by saying this, but: I don't agree that there is even correlation between more encryption and less privacy. Even if we were not attempting to subvert injustices done to us by our own governments by providing technical solutions, I believe wholeheartedly that many governments would still be attempting to decrease our privacy in every possible way. They're using increased encryption use as a scapegoat, but they have never had a shortage of scapegoats. Not employing strong crypto wherever possible would be irresponsible for the future of our privacy. Likewise, not engaging in political activism to change laws that impact our privacy would also be irresponsible. We need to do both, whenever possible and necessary.