Why does a name become red in Messenger even if it's a mobile phone number?

Why does a name become red in Messenger even if it's a mobile phone number?

Why on Earth, in 2012, would Apple create another walled garden, and not enable iMessaging to regular people's mobile phones?  It makes no sense, at least none I can think of.
I can send txt msgs to anyone from my iPhone ... why not from Messages as well?
Is there a way to enable Messages to send to SMS devices?

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