'I used to think US best country for privacy & freedom' - Lavabit founder

[desertrose]

FSP-Microcosm News-Global Community Report

 

Published on Nov 8, 2013

His business suffered in the wake of the NSA leaks scandal because
the service he provided was used by the person now most wanted in the US
- Edward Snowden. SophieCo is talking to Ladar Levison, founder and
owner of encrypted email service Lavabit.com, who says all he cares for
is the privacy and the trust of his clients.
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[Cheryl Nelson]

Good for him!

[desertrose]

Yes, they  thought  he  would roll over and give them what they wanted without a fight like most  of the  others have done.  He  showed them!

[Cheryl Nelson]

I remember reading about him right after Snowden went public.  Poor guy.  Built up his business only to have the NSA knock it down.