All software and hardware has had a backdoor of some kind for a long time and the feds have always had access to it if they wanted since they can get a warrant for anything anytime. That's why if Bush really did authorize wiretaps of american citizens ( and it would appear that he did) he should be prosecuted (but he won't be) for his actions since there is really no excuse for not getting a warrant. Think about it folks, if Osama or his lackeys were making calls back to the states and the NSA found out, (which it appears they were and they did) do you really think a federal judge would deny them a warrant and do you really think they couldn't get one at a moments notice? And even if a judge did deny a warrant there are plenty of other federal judges available to choose from.
bonsaiguy Reviewed by bonsaiguy on . Feds Want A Wiretap Backdoor In All Net Hardware and Software this will be good for freedom! Feds Want A Wiretap Backdoor In All Net Hardware and Software Networking Pipeline | January 31 2006 Thinks the federal government is too intrusive? You ain't seen nothing yet. An FCC mandate will require that all hardware and software have a wiretap backdoor that allows the government to tap into all your communications. The mandate expands the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), and requires that every piece of hardware and Rating: 5