> Apple [...] has to obey the rule of law. No, Apple has to obey the law. The idea of "rule of law" is a shorthand for the set of norms and practices understo

> Apple [...] has to obey the rule of law. No, Apple has to obey the law. The idea of "rule of law" is a shorthand for the set of norms and practices understood by everyone under a single regime, including both specific laws and authorities and more general principles. One of those, notably, is "the government shouldn't force private companies to censor their app stores".[1] The rule of law is indeed being violated here, but in the other direction. [1] Or "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech", if you swing that way.