> , but it's important to realize that just because a specific security measure could not prevent what happened to you, that doesn't mean it's wholly ineffectua

> , but it's important to realize that just because a specific security measure could not prevent what happened to you, that doesn't mean it's wholly ineffectual or not worth having. I think you are missing the point of the comment. The GP says that Apple should allow parts to be unpaired to allow re-use of components; this example suggests that there is utility to keeping the existing security system.