It's not an Apple thing, this conversation - it's about devices suited for different (but overlapping) purposes, and how to handle when you reach the intended suitability boundary for the device you're on.

For much of what a tablet is intended for, a mouse makes no sense (or rather, touch makes most sense). But for operating a desktop GUI which was designed for a mouse, then obviously a mouse is at an advantage.

you can use a mouse or trackpad with iPadOS