robauto18

I guess, my PHD aside, I'm just one of the unwashed public but the Apple response is very very disappointing.  Apple needs to come up with a solution  -- and there is always a solution.  Here is what I wrote, admittedly an emotional argument, to Tim Cook.  

"Dear Mr. Cook:  You really need to find a solution to how to provide FBI access to the terrorist iPhone.  You are a smart man in a smart company and can surely find an answer better than your resounding “NO” to the FBI.  Obviously someone will crack your codes eventually but that’s besides the point.  The US needs this information NOW to save lives.  You are effectively aiding terrorists.   Chinese labor practices were  bad enough but this — unforgivable.  Apple’s image is being irreversibly damaged in my opinion and this will probably be the beginning of the end of your leadership there and indeed Apple’s great popularity.   I and my students  have been devoted Apple users  40 years but now I will be rethinking my future purchases."  NO is not an acceptable response and it's Apples responsibility to help in my opinion.

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