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That and the packaging laws on cigarettes, which is certainly compelled speech. I think its a little difficult opposing Citizen's United and supporting packaging laws while still arguing that Apple deserves First Amendment rights and should not be compelled to digitally sign the backdoor.

Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can clarify if these cases to apply to Apple.

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CU was my first thought, too. I don't like arguing this case as a violation of Apple's 1A rights, which I don't believe exist.

There seems to be a real desire in the US, on both sides of the political divide, to offload policy making to the courts (when it works in your favour, and despise it when it goes against you). Fetishization of a centuries-old document, that has long been surpassed by others in its ability to deliver effective government, is not how healthy societies should meet and face the challenges of their day.

The government shouldn't compel Apple to do this because it's wrong and it hurts America, not because it violates Apple's supposed constitutional rights.

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