The funny thing is, one year ago he almost was. He spoke with President Xi in China about legislation Beijing was considering that would similarly handcuff tec

The funny thing is, one year ago he almost was. He spoke with President Xi in China about legislation Beijing was considering that would similarly handcuff tech companies [1]. He criticized Xi for this and pointed out that it would damage their economy. I don't understand whether he continues to hold that view or not. Perhaps he does think it will hurt our economy but is worth the cost. Perhaps he thinks it is better for our security too. Of course he is wrong. I am so baffled that nobody has been able to explain this to him in a manner similar to the understanding Lindsey Graham was able to achieve. Shouldn't the President have access to the best minds in technology? It's not as if any of us would refuse his phone call. Note I don't claim to be a best mind but I think I can talk through the issue to present understanding of the full tech side of the picture to a layperson, and at the same time be respectful of the challenges faced by the DOJ when trying to give justice to victims and security to the public. I think all of you on HN can, too. [1] http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-obama-china-idUSKBN0LY2H520150302 http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-obama-china-idUSKBN0LY...