I am working with a group for a project in our business ethics class and one of the topics that I wanted to cover was encryption and how to protect yourself and keep the government out. I know the chances of the FBI knocking on my door is slim to none, but I want to keep my self protected. Especially if I have an encounter with the police I know my rights with my technology and I do not want anyone in my information.
We ended up doing a different topic because one of the kids argued with me saying there's no reason to encrypt, the FBI wont come for you, and why wouldn't you just comply with their demands it makes you look guilty if you don't. He does not understand the fact that it is our personal right to protect ourselves, and that it does not matter if you are guilty or not you have rights to keep yourself protected.
I come from a police officer family and respect the police, but if a cop tells me to give him my phone or laptop they will never get into it.
I went on a rant, but it seems people do not understand security or personal privacy and they let others exploit this.