The history of information is a history of trying to control it. Every time they build a wall, someone finds a way to tunnel under it. It's inevitable.
It's a sad state of affairs when connectivity is treated as a threat rather than an opportunity. The history of the internet is a history of breaking down barriers, not erecting them.
It's fascinating how quickly the narrative shifts. I've been reading up on the history of these political scandals, and it's almost always the same pattern. People never learn.