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In reply to the discussion: Signaling Post-Snowden Era, New iPhone Locks Out N.S.A. [View all]hueymahl
(2,447 posts)42. My guess is you are right
But it is not at a small cost to run those machines, and it still takes time, even if a few hours. That kind of delay forces them to act more law abiding, even if it is unintentional. They have to have a REALLY good reason to deploy those resources, vs. simply doing it to everyone whenever they want.
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Since when is it 'holding yourself beyond the law' to seek privacy when you communicate with someone
Chemisse
Sep 2014
#27
Apologists and security concern trolls always have the option to disable it. I hope people
whereisjustice
Sep 2014
#2
NSA's collection activities are strategic. They won't stop crime or terror attacks.
whereisjustice
Sep 2014
#8
Be Careful, I saw a PBS Special where they indicated that future Quantum Computers...
AZ Progressive
Sep 2014
#9