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FBI says it helped mess up that iPhone – the one it wants Apple to crack

Re: Right v. Wrong

Which country are you from that wouldn't react this way? ? I'd love to move there. Sounds incredible. Do tell

Re: Right v. Wrong

Why are they doing the right thing?

Right v. Wrong

First, 14 people are dead. The shooters are dead. This is not a criminal trial regarding the presumption of innocence. This is a case about justice and duty of the citizens. The government (various branches), and citizens have a duty to seek justice.

The information sought does not belong to any of these people. It belongs to a county law enforcement agency. (the actual original data). The ICloud information belongs to apple. (Or does it?)

The FBI disclosed they led to the data now locked and erased by their attempts to obtain the information. The question is, are apple's claims of "creation" of data true? It is arguing that its supposed ICloud is their property and unreliable? That it cannot be an accurate portrayal, to be used as evidence for whatever reason? If so, then they should just say that. In my opinion, Apple is admitting its ICloud is unreliable in purported defense of a claim of "privacy" of citizens of this country to further its own interests.

This is a case of terror upon this Country's citizens -- the same privacy interests. Which interest is greater? They dispute that a Court may order this; and, if it can this will "force any technology company to create malware that could undermine the security of their products." The thing is, several hackers and companies have stepped forward to say they can crack the phone, obtain the data and Icloud information, and will do so; they just fear some sort of retribution (from apple). (Mcaf)

Apple should voluntarily provide the information as best it can, and let it be used by authorities determine its reliability. If those authorities take the information and obtain just results, through law means, why is this an issue? Apple is clearly trying to create public discussion to further its popularity. Law enforcement has already followed proper avenues. It is apple, who is hiding something. I suggest they have already committed crimes by not proving the Icloud data is unreliable. (But, they persistently state that it is, in every other scenario).

Apple intends on turning this information over. It is the government who is trying to act lawfully. Apple is using delay tactics for financial purposes under the guise of unlawful "creation arguments". Apple has already created this supposed malware. Hackers and Companies have pointed this out. The all writs act -- that is law. And, if you read the statute, it applies. It's interpretation is compatible with both views of legal interpretation -- originalism and evolution of application of older laws.

Apple needs to man up, do the right thing, and now. The Government could already have obtained this data lawfully -- but apple will not comply. Apple is using politics to delay acting to seek justice. It is sheer shamefulness.