[0xy]

Law enforcement can't even prevent a mass shooting when the shooter is repeatedly reported to federal law enforcement (Pulse nightclub shooter). How do you think this level of access will allow them to solve crimes?

[ios14]

Bananas and bowling balls.

Based on your description, the situation you described is a shame and a failure of law enforcement to keep us safe. Not an encryption issue.

[0xy]

If law enforcement are this inept and incompetent, why should they be given easy-to-abuse access to private communication?

Especially given we know that those with access regularly use it to spy on ex-girlfriends and other innocent civilians.

[ios14]

One unfortunate example doesn’t make for a case either way.

My understanding is that FB (for example) would hold the keys and turn over only when compelled via warrant. Not mass surveillance.

Also, Snowden’s propaganda has worked like a charm in sowing discord in American society. Without a doubt, even if you support his actions and cause 100%, concurrently the Russian government consider the NSA to be the crown jewel of the IC. And Snowden’s actions and ongoing politics support Russia’s long term “Active Measures” campaign against the United States.

[saagarjha]

Law enforcement isn’t perfect; this is exactly why we would like privacy.