&gt; The issue is the precedent that is made<p>That searching the effects of a dead terrorist is acceptable? I really don&#x27;t find this objectionable in any way whatsoever.<p>&gt; Apple could no longer argue they had to create something to fulfill the warrant, since it was already created.<p>Good, Apple&#x27;s desires to not be subject to the laws of nations where they do business has historically hurt their customers. Even now people argue that Apple are doing this to protect their customers of which there&#x27;s no evidence whatsoever.