> yet that's no justification for taking away control from the things you own I'm a big believer in owning what you buy, but if what you're buying requires a l

> yet that's no justification for taking away control from the things you own I'm a big believer in owning what you buy, but if what you're buying requires a license to operate and you intend to use it publicly, not to mention the various safety regulations and certifications required just for the product to be legal in the first place (which are likely ignored if not violated while modifying the product), then the justification is "not killing someone else accidentally." This doesn't mean you can never hack anything, but you should be aware of the risks and potential consequences of your actions.