[Swordmaker]

"What we’re looking for and asking for is the ability to access the device once we’ve had a warrant from an independent judge who has confirmed there is probable cause."

Going back 175 years you would have to get a warrant to unlock a file cabinet and read secure papers. Pretty much the same thing.

Fine, FBI, Police Department, get your search warrant for the device, and then go to the owner of the device and force them to unlock it. Don't involve a third-party to force them to change the technology for your convenience and put all of us at risk. If the owner refuses to unlock it, JAIL HIM UNTIL HE DOES!

[TADSLOS]

Exactly, but that’s inconvenient to the FBI and thwarts any back door espionage they want to freely engage in before a legal warrant can be obtained.

[Rusty0604]

I agree with you but in the case of the San Bernardino terrorists the owner was dead. All I remember is that the FBI wanted technology to unlock the device instead of just asking Apple to open it.

[zeugma]

Fine, FBI, Police Department, get your search warrant for the device, and then go to the owner of the device and force them to unlock it. Don't involve a third-party to force them to change the technology for your convenience and put all of us at risk. If the owner refuses to unlock it, JAIL HIM UNTIL HE DOES!

Uh, no. An individual is not required to assist in a search of their own papers. They can have my phone. I'll buy a new one. Good luck cracking the code.