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This makes sense to me, there is legal and cultural differences. China is a sovereign country, and Apple is just playing by the rules in that country, one that
by asperous 6y ago
This makes sense to me, there is legal and cultural differences.
China is a sovereign country, and Apple is just playing by the rules in that country, one that is rooted in authoritarianism and surveillance.
In America, although companies could voluntarily work with law enforcement, the cultural norm and historical momentum is rooted in pushing back against big government and the people’s role in checking the government’s power. There are many different viewpoints around this and those ideas constantly changing.
It should be no surprise though, that Apple may have different strategies in different counties.
- marshmallow_12 6y agoit is a slap in the face for the FBI and by extension, the us government that Apple has more respect for China then the FBI
- wsinks 6y agoI'm not sure I understand how following American law = disrespect for an American institution..
- ohdannyboy 6y agoIt is not disrespectful to the FBI or the government to expect that they play by their own rules. China is being dealt with like an oppressive dictatorship and the FBI is being interacted with like a law enforcement agency in a functioning democracy.
- user-the-name 6y agoIs it a slap in the face to use the freedom you have been given? Would you rather not live in a country where cooperating with the FBI is optional?