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Postal mail isn't encrypted because it's not viable for ordinary citizens to encrypt physical mail. However, tampering with mail, or opening someone else's, is
by dividendpayee 3y ago
Postal mail isn't encrypted because it's not viable for ordinary citizens to encrypt physical mail.
However, tampering with mail, or opening someone else's, is a federal crime with harsh penalties attached. The message is clear: "postal secrecy" is highly valued.
- userbinator 3y agoHowever, tampering with mail, or opening someone else's, is a federal crime with harsh penalties attached. ...and yet the government can still do that if it truly wants to.