Some things shouldn't be left to amateurs to repair. Just because you "own" the hardware doesn't mean you're equipped to fix it safely or securely. Modern devices are tightly integrated systems -- tinkering with them can make them less reliable, less secure, and sometimes outright dangerous. Manufacturers lock down certain layers not just out of greed, but because risk management protects both users and the people around those users.

If you agree with this article, do you also agree with these statements?

* "We should be able to repair our firearms with freely available full-auto conversions kits."

* "We should be able to repair our own cars, and add software like Volkswagen did to bypass EPA and state inspection testing."

* "We should be able to repair our own homes and offices, and ignore building codes and ADA guidelines."