The stance you take is harmful when said organizations are responsible for the stewardship of the data of others, and being "less secure" places the general public at risk. The true impact of a breach is rarely limited to a single organization.

It is even further harmful when the laws are aggressively applied to prevent research into personal property, especially when your personal safety may depend upon it. For example, your car: https://twitter.com/0xcharlie/status/600729130355666944