It Really Doesn't Matter What Apple's Motivations Are - Idealistic or Other Wise [telecom]

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By Brian Feldman

Apple CEO Tim Cook's refusal to help the FBI access an encrypted phone is an important and unprecedented event in the long, strained relationship between Silicon Valley and the government. But there is one particular line, near the end of his letter, that sticks out: "We are challenging the FBI's demands with the deepest respect for American democracy and a love of our country." Quite frankly, that's bullshit.