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1994-07-01 - Re: Devil’s Advocate (again)

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From: Jim choate <ravage@bga.com>
To: frissell@panix.com (Duncan Frissell)
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Reply To: <Pine.3.87.9407011344.A15239-0100000@panix.com>
UTC Datetime: 1994-07-01 17:51:27 UTC
Raw Date: Fri, 1 Jul 94 10:51:27 PDT

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From: Jim choate <ravage@bga.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Jul 94 10:51:27 PDT
To: frissell@panix.com (Duncan Frissell)
Subject: Re: Devil's Advocate (again)
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> 
> Additionally, since properly executed crypto can only be breached by the 
> application of torture to the key holder, The VIIIth Amendment's 
> prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment may apply.
>
How can sitting in jail cell under contempt of court charge for undetermined
periods be considered cruel or unusual punishment? Would seem to me that if
a person refuses to comply and reveal their keys they should expect some
form of legal retribution.

If a person were to sit there long enough I am shure they would crack if
for no other reason than family pressure and the sure realization that 
their homes and other possessions will be repossessed or otherwise lost.

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