[ApK]

Indeed, locked down appliances can be a great option for many people for many reasons. But if we don't stay vigilant and involved and push to protect other options, then we will have no other options.

p.s. I read the letter. I agree in principle, and I suspect that no one, save the most naive and/or extreme, thinks that letter represents anyone's expected version of final legislative language. It's an initial, broad statement of values-based ideas, and would be refined, clarified, compromised, rationalized, and some other verbs, before leading to anything more.