diff --git a/mozilla/grendel/composition/OptionsPanel.java b/mozilla/grendel/composition/OptionsPanel.java
index e689fd62e35..42c3237a138 100644
--- a/mozilla/grendel/composition/OptionsPanel.java
+++ b/mozilla/grendel/composition/OptionsPanel.java
@@ -78,8 +78,6 @@ public class OptionsPanel extends JPanel implements Serializable  {
 
         c.gridwidth = 1;
 
-        addCheck ("Encrypted", "Encrypted", 'e', false);
-
         c.gridwidth = GridBagConstraints.REMAINDER; //end row
 
         ident = new LabeledCombo("Identity");