> Then again, I can’t even fathom the upside for the FBI. The upside is power. You yourself said as much: "If the agent was accompanied with someone from my e

> Then again, I can’t even fathom the upside for the FBI. The upside is power. You yourself said as much: "If the agent was accompanied with someone from my employer, I would eagerly cart up every single device in my home and offer to carry it out to their vehicle." You fear them. Rightly so. The FBI has incredible power, backed by the full might of corporate media. To cross them is to be crushed. Why would they need a warrant, when Apple and Google climb over each other volunteer every scrap of your private information? Why take the time for a trial, when justice can more efficiently be served by both your employer and your union gleefully ruining you financially upon request? People have been demanding[1] this for years. Now it's here. [1] https://xkcd.com/1357/ https://xkcd.com/1357/