The logic behind it is that it's your hardware, but their software. Verizon has always considered the functionality of its phones to be wholly and completely theirs to modify and restrict as suits their fancy. It's part of the reason why Verizon has far and away the best coverage, but hasn't completely eviscerated the competition. AT&T coverage may be mediocre, but I can buy a Canadian Google G2 on eBay, hack the OS six ways from sunday, plug in my SIM card, and it works.

But don't an equal number of opportunities exist for the contrary side? Wouldn't Exxon be willing to sponsor a whole scad of research grants if it disproved climate worries? Wouldn't a researcher who proved AGW was a hoax be bathed in media attention, career opportunities, etc.? With good enough research, couldn't journals be shamed into publishing?

Anyone foolish enough to think they'll advance their careers with false science will be caught out soon enough.