12.05.12
Apple Stomps on Civil Liberties
Summary: Apple continues banning opposition to CIA’s assassination policy and Apple denies anonymous purchases
Drones, or electronic death bots, are of great relevance to us not just because they run Linux but because they are ethically wrong, as many warn with great passion (this includes politicians, human rights groups, and TV hosts). The question has become, who doesn’t oppose predator drones? The press is filled with articles against drone strikes these days. Many of them we include in our daily links now (my personal site too). Predator drones are why groups like the FSF remain relevant and important, as computer programs are now directly responsible for killing some innocent people who just happen to be in the ‘wrong’ place or favour the ‘wrong’ side. Drones will continue to be a focus here. They are an imminent threat not only to suspected terrorists. Apple has been defending drones in the sense that it censors opponents of drones. It still does. Here are two new reports about it:
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Apple Drones App Banned: Politicians And Campaigners Step Up Fight
Politicians and activists are continuing to put pressure on Apple to publish a controversial app which monitors drone strike locations – after the company blocked it.
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Approve drone-mapping app, petition urges Apple
Apple has been close to president Obama. Steve Jobs was hanging out with the president and now he supports his foreign policy, even from his grave. Apple does not care about civil liberties; it patented remote deactivation of cameras, for instance. Today I went to buy iPhone 5 for a friend who insisted on getting it and although I paid in cash (for which I had to visit the bank, as it exceeds ATM limits) the salesperson insisted on having my full name and E-mail address. I declined. He gave me a funny look (although I was exceedingly polite and well dressed) and still insisted, so I gave fake details. Most UK shops don’t require it. Only one does.
We will try to focus on Apple’s attack on Android, which takes a patent gown. █
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mcinsand said,
December 5, 2012 at 3:34 pm
I’m sorry, but I really have to take you to task on this jewel:
“Apple does not care about civil liberties;”
Apple does care, it cares very much about civil liberties and freedom. Hating is still caring, and Apple works very hard to exterminate freedom every chance it gets.