Publish the book?

Question

A master locksmith writes a book showing exactly how every common lock is picked. Burglars can read it. So can every lock-maker, security guard, and homeowner in the world.

Accepted Answer

This fight already happened — in 1853. Locksmiths called publication 'aiding thieves'; the publishers won, and modern computer security runs on their logic: the flaw the good guys can't see is the one the bad guys are already using. (52% of Americans answer "Publish" — floor est.)