Believe Quote by Richard Stallman
“Because I don't believe that it's really desirable to have security on a computer, I shouldn't be willing to help uphold the security regime.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995, GNU/Linux community
Advocates that supporting security contradicts true freedom.
In simple terms: Helping security undermines freedom.
Question the role of security in free software.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- open source development
- privacy advocacy
- policy design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can security coexist with freedom?
- What are the risks of ignoring security?
Security can protect users, not just restrict.