In Cook’s letter he called for a public discussion on the order say the company was “challenging the FBI’s demands with the deepest respect for American democracy and a love of our country.”
“We Believe it would be in the best interest of everyone to step back and consider the implications” – End quote.
It is important to point out that Apple has been ordered to create software that does not currently exist.
If a Judge can order Apple to create something then can a Judge order a car company to create devices to automatically shut off cars if a police officer wanted? Why not?
I fail to see what the difference is. Both the Iphone in question as well as a car could be used by a terrorist domestic or otherwise. If anything having the car shut off switch could even be considered more reasonable as there are far more high speed chases then there are terrorist in the U.S.
If a backdoor was already available should Apple hand it over?