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Apple Ordered to Create a Backdoor

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There's always no guaranteed of the action and control by others if the backdoor of system are build. Technology are supposed to help human being to have a better future if we use it wisely.
 
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Man, I sure wouldn't be laughing too much, or at all if I lived or was a US citizen, and listening to and reading some of the US political headlines this evening… just bloody scary!!! :[

Recently I find myself very happy to hold dual citizenships.
 
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Recently I find myself very happy to hold dual citizenships.

But no doubt disappointed that you'll have to pay or file your income tax regardless of what country you live. :(

And I see several reports on the large number of US citizenships being relinquished lately. :eek:
 
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But no doubt disappointed that you'll have to pay or file your income tax regardless of what country you live. :(

And I see several reports on the large number of US citizenships being relinquished lately. :eek:

US income tax? If I live in the EU? :Confused:


I generally do not mind paying taxes, when there are advantages.
 

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US income tax? If I live in the EU? :Confused:


I generally do not mind paying taxes, when there are advantages.

LOL, some of the highest taxes in the world are in the EU. You can call it whatever you want but countries belonging to the EU for the most part practice a form of socialism which leads to tax, tax, and more tax. Of course they claim to take care of you from cradle to coffin. :p
 
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Not much difference here, except where the taxes go... ;) But, this is an aside....

Back on topic,

Once the backdoor has been created, iOS is not secure. Period. “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” - B. Franklin

And it's very sad to see so many give up their freedoms without so much as a whimper. In fact, clamoring to do so willingly.
 
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US income tax? If I live in the EU? :Confused:

I generally do not mind paying taxes, when there are advantages.



In case you were planning to move to the EU, you might want to start checking and you could start here:
https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad
http://www.expatinfodesk.com/expat-...cific-information/americans/us-tax-liability/

Assuming you have US citizenship that is… and you'd have to check if there are any advantages… but I think you may just be a wee bit disappointed as a minimum… Uncle Sam has you by your ahem, "personals"… unless you finally and actually relinquish your US citizenship… not easy I understand…
 
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PM-r, it's not difficult

You have to:
appear in person before a U.S. consular or diplomatic officer,
in a foreign country (normally at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate); and.
sign an oath of renunciation.
 

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VERY well said Mike.

Not much difference here, except where the taxes go... ;) But, this is an aside....

Back on topic,

Once the backdoor has been created, iOS is not secure. Period. “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” - B. Franklin

And it's very sad to see so many give up their freedoms without so much as a whimper. In fact, clamoring to do so willingly.
 

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