‪Using E2E to encrypt a conversation or AES to secure your files is no different than putting a lock on your car, locking your front door, or securing your valuables in a safe. Encryption is a simple act of self-defense that we employ every day without a second thought. Far from being the realm of criminals, encryption brings the age-old right to privacy and self-protection into the digital world. Just as physical locks deter crime without depriving law-abiding citizens of liberty, so too does encryption enable trust and safety online while upholding fundamental freedoms. The tools of encryption empower people to take responsibility for their own security. Making encryption user-friendly and accessible to all is not a danger, but a noble endeavor that benefits society.‬