[JoshTriplett]

You are uncritically repeating the party line from banks who claim it is necessary for security, without giving any rationale or supporting evidence, and coupling it with an insult.

[fluidcruft]

The "party line" is not that holding companies accountable for security and also requiring them to be insecure is inconsistent.

[JoshTriplett]

The incorrect party line is that allowing rooting and running your own OS and apps is insecure.

Meanwhile, those same banks have websites.

[fluidcruft]

Have you tried using your web browser to buy gas or ride the bus?