I doubt it because at that point they cant pretend anymore to have rule of law, or being a democracy.
Sure, it could be a gradual decent into such a reality, but it will take a long time.
Sure, it could be a gradual decent into such a reality, but it will take a long time.
There's a constant push, at least in the US, for regulation on encryption. It's gotten consistently shot down thus far, thankfully. But it's a never-ending battle. And one day people will most likely become complacent enough to let go and feel the liberty melt away.
Just like the last couple generations have gotten increasingly soft on our right to bear arms. They've been conditioned to believe that it's dangerous, and boomer-like, and no longer important.
Sure, the US freedom of speech amendment protects more powerfully than in most countries. But I wouldn't be so confident once the rest of the world has given up