Apple has come out against a government request to create a tool that would allow iPhones and iPads to be brute-force hacked faster and more easily than ever. Apple has said that once such a tool is made, it will inevitably get out, and everyone from other countries to criminals will get their hands on it.

As a result, some hyperbolic public figures have sought to hijack the cause for their own publicity by suggesting a boycott of Apple products. We disagree, and we're putting our money where our morals are — by buying an iPhone and giving it to one of you. (Technically a US$600 gift certificate.)

All you have to do to enter is head down to the widget at the bottom of this article. There are two ways to enter:

Tweet: "Hey @iMore I #StandWithApple! http://www.imore.com/stand-with-apple-contest"

Leave a comment on this post telling us why you #StandWithApple.

If you have Twitter account, you can do both actions and double your chance to win! (Please be sure you use the widget below to track your entries so they're counted!)

That's it. Usual rules apply and the give-away ends Sunday, March 6 at 11:59pm PST. Now go enter!

Enter now to #StandWithApple and get a chance at a FREE iPhone!