[benevol]

> While part of it may be PR

It definitely is. The NSA has access to all this data anyways. They just need to get it nailed down legally now, as far as possible.

Apple just can't be seen as collaborating.

[746F7475]

> The NSA has access to all this data anyways

How so?

[appleflaxen]

This seems like a disingenuous question.

[benevol]

You can't seriously ask that question if you have been following the Snowden leaks, the corrupt behavior and proven lies of certain very powerful government officials.

[746F7475]

And Apple is owned by the government?

[fukusa]

1. Is the NSA capable of doing it? YES 2. Does the NSA have a reason to do it? YES

[Angostura]

> Is the NSA capable of doing it? YES

Serious question - is it?

[fnordfnordfnord]

Serious question. Is it safe to assume that the NSA can't? NO

The NSA might or might not share with the FBI, and the FBI might or might not be able to use what's shared in court, which could explain why they want new authority.

[Angostura]

I was simply questioning the bald assumption that the NSA already has access to this, not suggesting that we should assume the opposite.