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[randome]

35. Then that means child pornographers are safe (yes, I know it's an overused trope but...)

That means an untraceable (and untaxable) economy will be common-place. That means crime organizations can keep their records in plain view without any risk of discovery. You do know you can store extensive databases and spreadsheets on your phone, right? And none of it would go through a telecom.

We have gotten along just fine using legal warrants in the past couple of centuries. Again, why is a phone any different from any other sort of personal property?

And if you think it's different, then why not extend that 'hands-off' approach to all computers? Anything electronic should be considered untouchable, is that where you're headed?

Think it through. No one is saying that anything needs to change regarding warrants. Other than the fact that too many are issued, but that's an entirely different thread.

Here's another one: digital cameras that you can use to send photos to friends. Isn't that the same as a phone? Should it be inviolable during the investigation of a crime?
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