Governments are always more dangerous than criminals

Sure a mugger might kill you but a government will kill you, your family, distant relatives and millions of other people.

It's the same with computer security.

One hacker may steal your bank account but the threats from Governments are far worse.

http://snarkybytes.com/2011/09/23/governments-are-always-more-dangerous-than-criminals/

A hacker might steal your intangible, virtual fiat currency, but a government will devalue your currency to the point that it becomes worthless. Which is worse? Knowing you've been robbed, not knowing you are being swindled, or knowing you're being robbed and choosing to do nothing?