If they do it once, they wont have a chance to destroy it. The next request will be right around the corner. You can't set the precedent that invading privacy is sometimes OK. Before you know it, sometimes turns into always. I really admire Apple for taking this stand.
Completely agree with your statement and after reading into further details throughout the day now see clearly how this can become a huge privacy issue. They are doing the right thing here, even if it is just talk!
If they do it once, they wont have a chance to destroy it. The next request will be right around the corner. You can't set the precedent that invading privacy is sometimes OK. Before you know it, sometimes turns into always. I really admire Apple for taking this stand.