Thanks Michael. That sounds like you are covering my concerns quite
effectively.
On the IDevID reference, all I think is needed is to change the IEEE
reference to be normative instead of informative. (Or if Toerless'
suggestion is effective in your view, change the text to say that IDevID
is
I am having trouble connecting your reply with my request.
Let's take the direct issue first, and then the analogy.
I had suggested a specific enhancement to device behavior. The response
was "but that removes the theft protection." It is that form of theft
protection that I am objecting to.