Reposting my comment on the blog:

I can't comment on which encryption schemes are still strong, but one advantage to using protection for general use is providing strength in numbers. Right now, using Tor or strong encryption is a bright beacon saying "this person has something to hide!" and the NSA et al hone in by default.

If, however, using Tor and strong encryption was the norm, it is easier for those who need it - whistle blowers, dissidents, etc - to hide underneath the regular noise.

edit: keep getting flagged for spam! Perhaps I have the wrong keywords?