Why Apple can't undo its mistake?

I wanna point out a big issue with the whole process of two-step verification system. First of all, I need you to know that I was usung my apple id for four years and I spent nearly 400$ on apps and still had 200$ to spend. Moreover, the total value of id was more than that since I had bought many apps on discount. Anyway, 3 days ago I slept and when I woke up, noticed that my id was blocked for security reasons and that I should reset my password. I did what I was told, however, I was required to enter my recovery key. Now, there begins that huge flaw. I've forgotten it (I know it was my responsibility to remember it). When I click on the "Lost your recovery key?" I'm directed to another page on which it says a lost recovery key can be renewed by signing-in to the account and so on. Interestingly, Apple has blocked my id itself so there is no way to sign-in and get a new recovery key. I called Apple support and talked to them for over an hour. They tried various methods. Nothing worked.
Among things they tried was changing my iforgot.apple.com page in a way to use e-mail authentication or security questions. Unbelievably, the system didn't allow me to use either of options!
I was furious. I remember that I was just yelling at John (Apple support) who was trying to calm me. After wasting one hour and fifteen minutes this was their solution:
"Create new account and ,perhaps, don't use two-step verification again."
The last part hurt the most. I felt dumb. Yes, I was heedless not to properly ssave my recovery key and I accept reprcussions. But, when we hear NSA evesdropping and spying on the Chancellor of Germany, I can't help myself thinking how difficult it can be for Apple to flip the switch and undo what it has done, blocking the account.
So, I spent the rest of day feeling like you know what. I actually created new account and pirated all Apple Mac applications. I know that my feelings for Apple will not be straight again, and that I'm gouing to jailbreak all iDevices I own to exploit poor developers' hardworking. But, this is Apple who should feel ashamed that made such a cumbersome process that even itself can't or doesn't want to bypass it.
Here are my suggestions:
First: after completion of enabling two-step verification, an email is sent. It would be much better to add the recovey key as an attachment to it. My email was the first place that I looked for it.
Scond: Google's two step verification is more powerful and well-thaought-out. It is bound to your mobile phone and it is much harder to lose your mobile phone than a piece of a paper or a file that your recovery key is on it.
Third: When I asked Apple the reason that caused blocking my account, they said that some A**H**E attempted many times to sign in to it. So, I don't believe blocking my id was a good deterrant and it did more harm than good. Apple blocked my account to protect me but instead it costed me 600$. It would be better to warn me or ask me to change my password than blocking it.
And my question is: Why Apple can't unblock my account when I am its legitimate owner. I just don't get it. Shall I pursue justice in court rooms, or will Apple stop being such a mischeavous pestering child who asks for more cash.
And Steve Jobs said and I quote : "Why join the navy if you can be a pirate?"

Why Apple can't undo its mistake?
Whose mistake? The source of the problem:
I was required to enter my recovery key. Now, there begins that huge flaw. I've forgotten it (I know it was my responsibility to remember it).
If you had just taken the simple steps of storing your recovery key as Apple tells you to when you set it up, none of this would've happened.
As it clearly states in the FAQ on 2-step verification: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5570
After you turn it on, there will be no way for anyone to access and manage your account at My Apple ID other than by using your password, verification codes sent your trusted devices, or your Recovery Key. You must be responsible for:
Remembering your password.
Keeping your trusted devices physically secure.
Keeping your Recovery Key in a safe place.
If you lose access to two of these three items at the same time, you could be locked out of your Apple ID account permanently.
In addition, with two-step verification turned on, only you can reset your password, manage your trusted devices, or create a new recovery key.
Apple Support can help you with other aspects of your service, but they will not be able to update or recover these three things on your behalf.
If you aren't responsible enough to do that, you should not have turned the optional security feature on.
This is your fault, not Apple's.

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