To prevent lethal 5G, we need a digital Second Amendment

The entire wireless world descended on Barcelona this week for the annual Mobile World Congress. Amidst the fancy new gadgets like folding phones it is important we maintain perspective on the forthcoming transition to 5G. The convergence of big data, AI, and 5G brings benefits, but the societal costs may be steeper than at any time in the history of communications. On Page 19 of the National Security Strategy (NSS) there is a single line - "We will improve America's digital infrastructure by deploying a secure 5G Internet capability nationwide." This has been misinterpreted to mean we just wage war on Chinese telecom manufacturers.