[JJAbhrams2244]

I see no reason that this couldn't be true. There are probably many checkpoints to access the backdoors. The reason they don't use it is because once they admit it, there would be a huge backlash

[rorrr2]

Assuming all hardware has backdoors (an unlikely scenario) and giving up basic encryption that can protect you in case when there are no hardware backdoors (a likely scenario) is counterproductive.

I see no reason that Zeus shouldn't exist. Should I be worried that he would strike me with a lightning? Not until I see evidence of Zeus existing.