> why the law would require Apple to add the capability for ... This isn't the sort of thing that is mandated by law, but rather requested behind the scenes by

> why the law would require Apple to add the capability for ... This isn't the sort of thing that is mandated by law, but rather requested behind the scenes by espionage, er, "law enforcement" agencies. They might be more or less friendly deals; nice monopoly you have here, it would be a shame if something happened to it...