The reason various governments complained is that RIM is/was more secure than any other company. Now they are no worse than anyone else, better in some situations. The only way to guarantee security is to provide your own encryption (using standard methods, of course). And since we are now being shepherded into closed platforms (thanks, Steve Jobs), that is virtually impossible.

Why would anyone want to print using e-mail? If I print something, it is because I want it on paper, and to get it I have to be near the printer. If I am near the printer, I don't need to use e-mail. I can't imagine any reason for using e-mail o print that would compensate for getting spam.

because attackers are far more likely the U.S. system. Oh - wait. By "our" you are assuming only Americans read Slashdot.

is Release 2.