I think this issue is important and I hope Apple prevails over the FBI. However, I'm also left feeling that they're subject to this request only because of what

I think this issue is important and I hope Apple prevails over the FBI. However, I'm also left feeling that they're subject to this request only because of what amounts to a security flaw in their own devices. How/when can I run a phone OS that simply isn't subject to such known flaws and corporate manipulation? What are my options?