It was not my intent to assert any privilege, and it was my intent to acknowledge that scenario. If I may provide some clarification:
Marriam webster[0] defines 'double edged sword' to mean
> something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences
The use of Tor in the scenario you describe is one of the two blades (edges) I was referring to in my use of 'double bladed sword' -- the altruistic use case for which Tor absolutely should exist
The other side of the blade however, it's also used to facilitate terrible acts of abuse, notably to children (as demonstrated by the article) -- the destructive use case for which Tor absolutely should not exist.
It leaves Tor in a morally ambiguous place to me. It's not inherently bad or good. There are situations where it can be used for great good, and others when it can be used for great evil. Those situations would exist with or without Tor. I don't know if I should be thanking anyone maintaining it any more than I would thank an arms dealer.
[0] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-edged%20sw...
How do we know you are not hosting CP?
Seems like the only way to really be sure is to make random raids on everyone and confiscate their equipment for a while.