A government could use it.

It could be very targeted (not enough to cause a riot but enough to silence the right people.)

It’s also a nice exploit for the bad guys, like ransomware gangs, Israeli “security” companies, etc.

They don't need to do it. It's the possibility of doing it what is already wrong. What happens if pedohitler decides that he needs to shutdown the phones for some bullshit reason before the midterms? You think apple won't bow and do as daddy trump says?

This is a major concern because it's written in the OS directly. It's not just something they install in your phone if it's a lease meaning that even if your phone is not leased, they can do it.

People would riot.

lol they would not. it is not convenient.

I think you will find that systems of ownership and being reduced or removed and systems of leasing or renting are being pushed. So its becoming less of an option...surprising to the benefit of the rich...not the user paying

Faff around with the language and message all you like, but rent/lease/asa a service etc are all being touted against a 'option' at a time where we are seeing destruction of ownership. This is not good for the average person and I am always surprised by the amount of people who are happy to take this or bootlick on the matter.

Orange man IS bad.