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Your argument assumes a just state that will not outlaw things like dissent against the government, being LGBTQ, etc. Plus, having something to hide does not automatically mean you are doing something criminal. I do nothing criminal, but I still have things to hide.

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>Your argument assumes a just state that will not outlaw things...

No, once things are outlawed you should stop doing them. Any prior messages don't matter since the law can't apply retroactively. I am assuming ex post facto laws are prohibited.

>Plus, having something to hide does not automatically mean you are doing something criminal.

If you the reasoning for hiding is because you don't want the government to see it then it is likely criminal.

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