i want to believe. but i&#x27;m having a hard time.<p>according to the new york times, for whatever they are still worth<p>&gt; Apple had asked the F.B.I. to issue its application for the tool under seal. But the government made it public, prompting Mr. Cook to go into bunker mode to draft a response, according to people privy to the discussions, who spoke on condition of anonymity.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.nytimes.com&#x2F;2016&#x2F;02&#x2F;19&#x2F;technology&#x2F;how-tim-cook-became-a-bulwark-for-digital-privacy.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.nytimes.com&#x2F;2016&#x2F;02&#x2F;19&#x2F;technology&#x2F;how-tim-cook-be...</a><p>is the nyt reporting correct? i know they tend to side with natsec bullshit. i fear this being a really big pr stunt.<p>also, the nsa siding with apple is just an expression of rivalry, no?