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by cubano 3768 days ago
Sure ok...but here is a reality check.

The vast majority of people in the US agree that, when it comes to the illusion of keeping them safe, that Apple should bend over and give up the info.

Now, I personally do not agree with this stance, but it's obvious to me which way the wind is blowing.

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Thus the open letter. To inform the public of what everyone here already knows.
The public doesn't want to be informed.

They want the illusion of safety that the 3-letter agencies provide.

Even if they think security is more important than liberty, iPhones are more important than security, so it evens out. It's a gamble but Apple may win this.
If you make these decisions by the polls how willing are you to admit that the polls are very much in Tim Cook's favor in this matter?