For the IP list, if you like. Several weeks ago I sent out a satirical note regarding the Clipper discussion. As you all undoubtedly know by now, this note has stirred up a lot of controversy. I owe Dorothy a public apology.
Any politician has the ability to make a senseless argument sound reasonable and fair.
There are well-studied rhetorical techniques for doing this. Dorothy and I have since talked about this a bit, and it has become clear that I was wrong. One issue that I haven't previously seen a clear explanation for is the lack of public review for the encryption algorithm. This would defeat the escrow mechanism entirely. I still think that the Clipper initiative is ill-founded and contrary to the national interest, but I acknowledge that the decision is not at all obvious.