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I, for one, hope I represent the wishes of millions when I say "Bravo Apple". Big Brother's side of 1984 cannot come soon enough for some governments. It is a sad, sad commentary that our government is one of them.

I think a lot of folks are confusing data requests for data NOT on the actual iPhone with a demand to create a "back door" to data that is resident on the iPhone. I do not believe Apple has provided anyone, including China, with a "back door". I for one, hope they remain resolute in this. Civil rights, freedoms, once chipped away never come back. I am not willing to give up my liberty, my right to private information,  to facilitate a fishing experiment by the government. They already spy on us. They don't need any more help.

BtheB said:

I've had the Apple Card since it's first week... Wonderfully useful if you also have an Apple Watch. I recently completed a three week trip to Spain, and used my wrist to purchase 95% of my expenses. The 'instant' feedback on my iPhone (and wrist) regarding payments was very assuring. The 2% back on all those purchases is a nice, immediate bonus. And, of course, it's accepted EVERYWHERE, unlike my much more expensive AmEx platinum card.. Apple Card deserves to be a great success.

I just returned from a 2 week cruise around Great Britain with stops in Ireland, Scotland and England. ApplePay with the Apple Watch EVERYWHERE, including roadside snack stands. Come on, USA....catch up !!!

"Apple will sell precisely zero extra devices, there is no value to Apple or their customer."

Wrong, Sir. I am buying an ATV4K just because of the free year.

Even if it represents .01% of his wealth, how many of you guys donated .01% of yours? Hypocrite, much ?