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> “They are blatantly protecting criminal activity, and only under the guise of privacy for their clients,”[Hillar Moore, Baton Rouge District Attorney] said.
by lev99 8y ago
> “They are blatantly protecting criminal activity, and only under the guise of privacy for their clients,”[Hillar Moore, Baton Rouge District Attorney] said.
I understand a Law Enforcement point of view of having access to private data in order to prosecute criminals. I disagree with that point of view, but I would never say that point of view is a guise to implement a surveillance state.
- favorited 8y agoThat quote jumped out at me too. Like, does he actually believe Apple is using "privacy for their clients" as an excuse to accomplish their true goal of protecting criminal activity?
- sundvor 8y agoIt sure looks that way. 'If you've got nothing to hide you've got nothing to fear' must be gospel for these people.
- wu-ikkyu 8y agoAt what point does a state become a "surveillance state" in your opinion?
- lev99 8y agoThere isn't a single point for "surveillance state".