And so can the US government, contrary to what they say. They have been able to crack PGP since 1996 when they dropped the case against Zimmerman. At the time encryption technology was considered a munition under the Munition Control Act of 1954. When they developed the ability to crack PGP the case against Zimmerman was moot. It's never been admitted by the government, but that could be the only reason for dropping a case they had pursued for years.
Would I be ok with it? No. Would I like a cop sitting in a car outside my house? No. Again, cost is not the question. Aside from the cost, what is the difference? There is none.
Cost has absolutely nothing to do with what I said. Aside from cost, what is the difference between anyone watching the front door from the street and a camera? Nothing. There is no difference. That's why it's perfectly legal to have the thousands of street level cameras on the streets of everywhere. I don't like it either. But, they are perfectly legal. This decision will surely be overturned.
I'm all for the forth amendment and all, but having a camera pointed to the outside of his house is no different than having a cop sitting outside the house in a car.