I'm also in that camp and certainly hope no-one gives me that (or any other political propaganda) for Christmas. Why can't you just accept your father's opinion instead?
The bad thing about the "nothing to hide" camp usually isn't their opinion that
they themselves have nothing to hide, but the fact that the majority of these
people seem to want to force this opinion on the rest of society. Fine, live
your rose-colored post-privacy life. But leave me the fuck out of it. I have
things to hide. Everyone has. You included.
Mostly because I know his opinion is based only on the "other sides" "political propaganda". And he probably wouldn't appreciate it, but it is always a good thing to read and educate yourself on the opposing view. If anything, to increase your resolve and have better points to argue your position.
Personally his opinion worries me. He claimed there was no reason for encryption in communication unless you are doing something "bad".
