It has nothing to do with gun control. An analogy isn't necessary to understand that one platform regularly has software that was vetted and released on its _o

It has nothing to do with gun control. An analogy isn't necessary to understand that one platform regularly has software that was vetted and released on its _official software distribution platform_ that contains malware/spyware and trojans. Here's one from last year[0]. I don't expect my smartphone to be "open" and fulfilling my principles of "freedom". I do expect that from my _computer_, but I don't carry my computer in my pocket and across borders and put it in other peoples' hands to show them photos (for example). I also don't connect my computer to unknown wireless networks, whereas my smartphone has bluetooth enabled[1] and is basically constantly connected to unfamiliar wireless networks (work/hotel/cafe/library/neighbour/etc.), any of which may include malicious actors who are scanning for vulnerable devices. A pretty solid use case for which I'll choose the device that is far less likely to be owned. [0] https://www.symantec.com/blogs/expert-perspectives/ongoing-android-malware-campaign-targets-palestinians-part-1 https://www.symantec.com/blogs/expert-perspectives/ongoing-a... [1] https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/12/new-bluetooth-vulnerability-can-hack-a-phone-in-ten-seconds/ https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/12/new-bluetooth-vulnerabilit...