That would be a fine argument if the "security" of the platform did not include attempts to stop people from doing normal, useful things. Why should I not be a

That would be a fine argument if the "security" of the platform did not include attempts to stop people from doing normal, useful things. Why should I not be allowed to tether my phone, when the technology is there and I am already paying outrageous amounts for my data plan? Why should I have to pay my carrier even more just to have software features enabled? Why should I not be allowed to use my phone on another network? See, "security" in this context is really about securing the carrier from users and those who might threaten users.