Perhaps Mr. Cook is getting a kickback from terrorists. Based on their refusal to help law enforcement with cracking this one particular phone, I will never buy another Apple product again.
Good. It's nice to know that if I ever decide on a life of crime, you'll be a willing victim that I can steal from.
Apparently there's no sensitive data on the phones issued to Maricopa County employees, so there's no up-side to a phone whose maker is insistent on protecting the security of the data on them.
So it turns out conservatives really are Fascists down deep and want a totalitarian government just like the lunatic fringe liberals want. Both sides want total control over your life.
"If Apple wants to be the official smartphone of terrorists and criminals, there will be a consequence," he said.
Arizona is one of the State with the least restrictive gun control laws. And this maroon is saying that Apple is supporting the terrorist? The last I checked, terrorist kills more citizens with guns than iPhones.
Now I'm not for banning all guns and do believe government should have restrictions and control over gun sales and ownership. But how is Arizona gun laws (or lack there of) not supporting terrorist?
"Positioning their refusal to cooperate as having anything to do with privacy interests is a corporate PR stunt and ignores the 4th Amendment protections afforded by our Constitution."
A comment that illustrates that genius has limits but ignorance knows no bounds.
Actually, I'm completely OK with this. If you work for government you should have zero expectation of privacy.
In fact, this "gentleman" and all politicians and government employees should be outfitted with 24/7 body cameras and microphones so any time they violate our millions of laws and regulations the evidence will be right there. It would save billions in needless investigations, end harassment and corruption and expose to Americans the real threats in this country.
Plus, I'd like to see the collection of private data on Americans by government illegal, purely for our protection.
Ah. So the whereabouts of law enforcement personnel on official business should be known at all times publicly? Got it.
Wait, is he calling government employees "terrorists"?
Government organizations have the authority to make the same considerations we make. Is it important to me that this phone protect my/our information from unauthorized access?
(Why are my paragraph breaks disappearing?)
Pretty sure he just announced that his government employees are all suspected evil-doers and possible terrorists. They cannot be trusted. On that point, I guess I am not going to argue. Although..and I'm not sure on this...I thought there was an enterprise system in iOS that allows employers' access. Rather needed in some cases involving public records requests.
if this gentleman's logic holds, we should stop using guns fighting the terrorists... because guns are in fact the official weapon of terrorists and criminals. Sticks and Knives for our field FBI agents and law enforcement... make sense? ugh.. dumb politicians!
Yep. It's weird that some politicians that are staunchly gun-ownership without ever having a restriction because 2nd amendment aren't on Apple's side here.
if this gentleman's logic holds, we should stop using guns fighting the terrorists... because guns are in fact the official weapon of terrorists and criminals. Sticks and Knives for our field FBI agents and law enforcement... make sense? ugh.. dumb politicians!
Yeah, or maybe they can force the gun manufacturers to build in a feature that allows the gun to be remotely disabled, and then they could use those guns, because they would no longer be the terrorists' guns of choice.
You know...it occurred to me that the FBI can't be asking for this cracking to be done for free. Seems like that is an eminent domain take. Not this that is impossible - it surely could be done - but it would take time and further actions. Maybe Apple simply needs to price this work appropriately? Like...oh...$500B or so.
Yippee, our first dumb-ass knee-jerk (politician) reaction.
Sorry but the very first dumb-ass knee-jerk reaction came from Tim Cook. Protect the terrorists 'right to privacy' Tim.. go for it. Bill Gates, ever heard of him, says Cook is out of line... but it's all marketing anyhow. "Gee, I'll buy an iPhone because mom and dad won't be able to see the ass photos I'm sending to my boyfriend"
Actually, I'm completely OK with this. If you work for government you should have zero expectation of privacy.
In fact, this "gentleman" and all politicians and government employees should be outfitted with 24/7 body cameras and microphones so any time they violate our millions of laws and regulations the evidence will be right there. It would save billions in needless investigations, end harassment and corruption and expose to Americans the real threats in this country.
Plus, I'd like to see the collection of private data on Americans by government illegal, purely for our protection.
Let's start with enforcing the border laws. That will keep you a lot safer than any perceived threat to your so called privacy. Do you realize that you are on the internet? You have no privacy... the guy on the other side of the screen can see everything you're doing, get over it. There are about 500 people right now that can look at all of your credit card information, comments made online, analysts who can determine your political, religious, purchase and lifestyle preferences.
Someone should remind this wise person that (1) Apple has spent mega millions of dollars to build facilities in Arizona thereby enabling a large number of jobs for residents of Arizona and (2) he has the authority to add software onto these phones to allow them access if they so choose. I am sure there are many other States that would welcome Apple's business.
Here we go, another round of brilliant insight from someone who doesn't know how to turn his computer on. I'm sure he'll also enlighten us on global warming and the secret to life.
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Now I'm not for banning all guns and do believe government should have restrictions and control over gun sales and ownership. But how is Arizona gun laws (or lack there of) not supporting terrorist?
Among other things, Arizona does not:
- Require a background check prior to the transfer of a firearm between private, unlicensed parties;
- Prohibit the transfer or possession of assault weapons, 50 caliber rifles, or large capacity ammunition magazines;
- Require firearms dealers to obtain a state license;
- Limit the number of firearms that may be purchased at one time;
- Impose a waiting period on firearm sales;
- Regulate unsafe handguns (“junk guns” or “Saturday night specials”);
- Significantly regulate ammunition sales;
- Provide local governments with authority to regulate firearms; or
- Require a license to carry a concealed firearm in public.
http://smartgunlaws.org/arizona-state-law-summary/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_Arizona
Ah. So the whereabouts of law enforcement personnel on official business should be known at all times publicly? Got it.
Yep. It's weird that some politicians that are staunchly gun-ownership without ever having a restriction because 2nd amendment aren't on Apple's side here.
Let's start with enforcing the border laws. That will keep you a lot safer than any perceived threat to your so called privacy. Do you realize that you are on the internet? You have no privacy... the guy on the other side of the screen can see everything you're doing, get over it. There are about 500 people right now that can look at all of your credit card information, comments made online, analysts who can determine your political, religious, purchase and lifestyle preferences.