This isn't even about Microsoft or BitLocker. This is about the U.S.A.: anyone who thrusts the rule of law in the U.S. is a fool.

Yes, the American government retrieves these keys "legally". But so what? The American courts won't protect foreigners, even if they are heads of state or dictators. The American government routinely frees criminals (the ones that donate to Republicans) and persecutes lawful citizens (the ones that cause trouble to Republicans). The "rule of law" in the U.S. is a farce.

And this is not just about the U.S. Under the "five eyes" agreement, the governments of Canada, UK, Autralia and New Zealand could also grab your secrets.

Never trust the United States. We live in dangerous times. Ignore it at your own risk.