You don't influence policy by talking about facts, especially when appealing to the public. You build a good story, and get people to read that story. A key aspect of is using symbols to imply things you can't outright say. (luxury hotel -> out of touch elite corporate fat cat). It's most important to do so when it's a technical issue most people don't have the domain knowledge to understnad.
The EFF is a successful lobbying organization, and would not have been nearly as successful if they didn't play this game. You want to keep the ability to use strong encryption? To protect your privacy? Well, you're going to have to tell some half-truths and make some cheap shots.
There are the people who stick to their principles, and then there are the people who actually do good in the world. You can't be both.
The EFF is a successful lobbying organization, and would not have been nearly as successful if they didn't play this game. You want to keep the ability to use strong encryption? To protect your privacy? Well, you're going to have to tell some half-truths and make some cheap shots.
There are the people who stick to their principles, and then there are the people who actually do good in the world. You can't be both.