historically the Bitcoin Foundation had scum city at the very top man....
-Charlie Shrem, also founding member of the Bitcoin Foundation. BitInstant founder and Money launderer. Funded Silk Road
I don't disagree with part of your premise. But one must make a distinction between what is legal and ethical. I see absolutely nothing wrong with money laundering for the silk road ethically. I personally wouldn't do this because the inherent risks.... but praise those that facilitate in protecting the privacy and anonymity of peaceful adults trading in a consensual manner.
It would be far more accurate to castigate every tax paying citizen for all the human rights abuses and murders that have been paid for in their name and with their financial support.
I applaud you trying to stick up for Shrem, him being a "pioneer" of sorts in this early days Wild West of Bitcoin history, but even he admits he was wrong...
http://insidebitcoins.com/news/former-bitcoin-entrepreneur-shrem-i-knew-what-i-did-here-was-wrong/24107“I knew what I did here was wrong. I’m pleading guilty because I am guilty.”
Whether he said it, because it would be an uphill battle, not a fair shake, yada yada...doesn't matter.
He owned his mistake. He knowingly processed millions of BTC for the use of buying and selling drugs. I'm not condoning buying or selling drugs, right or wrong between 2 parties...that's everyone's prerogative or choice.
If you get caught, however, an illegal act shouldn't go unpunished, and Shrem is guilty as charged.
