I'd draw a parralel with civil desobediance. I'm aware this case is between two behemoth, the point to them is not civil rights but future revenue and there's

I'd draw a parralel with civil desobediance. I'm aware this case is between two behemoth, the point to them is not civil rights but future revenue and there's a lot to say about each side's behavior, but on the principle it's the same I think. The important point here I think is they are bearing the consequences of their act (not that they have a choice either), so it's not like it's unfair to Apple or Google. On a scale of "breaking the rules", it's closer to sitting on a forbidden bus bench than looting stores.