Has VeraCrypt undergone the same level of security scrutiny as TrueCrypt? I understand that it’s based on TrueCrypt, but could back doors or weaknesses been added to the software?

Except you and every other person gushing about tipping seems to forget that in WA State, where the author lives and eats, pays at least WA state minimum wage. That's over $9/hr. For everyone working at the restaurant. The author's point is that if you're working in retail, landscaping, or any other job that pays…