i don't think i have the most correct answer. i just think that security isn't as hardened as it could be, and there is at least one area where it could be relatively easily strengthened, and an open discussion would probably be beneficial.
You mean like:https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=34562.0
or
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=19080.80
or
http://gavinthink.blogspot.com/2011/06/why-arent-bitcoin-wallets-encrypted.html
or
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2574.0
It has been a while since I wrote a "State of Bitcoin Development" update (too busy...), but wallet security was my second priority, behind network stability, the last time I did one. It is still right at the top of my priority list.