I mean... in the past people used to fight with their life for basic human rights (even now). It's not like we don't still have a tons of problem to solve, but we gotta fight for our rights.

I'd say it's not really needed, but it doesn't necessarily hurt either. It's an extra level of consumer protection that I support.

You can vote with your wallet by purchasing products that respect your freedom. I know it reduces options but if it's really important to you, you wouldn't give business to Apple, John Deere, etc