> I think removing patents from the equation would result in everything settling to a new norm.

I don't disagree. But the only way we, and Apple, and anyone else can operate right now, is under the current system. If you're not willing to work within the current system, you're not going to do well.

Of course, that's not to say we all shouldn't be investing energy into a new system, but you have to use what you've got when you've got it.