Sub-layer created when breaking link to symbol bad idea?

When breaking the link to a symbol the contents is put into a sub-layer. I see no value in this and I am constantly disposing of the new layer. If it were a group it would be simple because groups don't exist without content, but layers must be deleted. Does anyone else have this grip or can you convince me this is a great new idea? I'm pretty sure this did not happen in CS4.

For those frustrated by this issue, Cense posted a good workaround:
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/684879?tstart=0
Just group the symbol before breaking link and when you "break link" the resulting artwork is a nested group instead of a sub-layer. No more useless layer to deal with.

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