I, disagree with Apple's stance on this issue, but at the same time I would be interested in hearing a valid argument for the continuous stream of comments around the web that essentially say: "Apple is destroying innovation through its Android lawsuits." This is, as far as any rational argument is concerned, false.

Innovation refers to the process by which something is rendered more effective by changing or being different. If we accept this definition, Apple is driving innovation through its aggressive pursuit of its patents. They are forcing competitors to do things different, to change, in order to compete. That's innovation.

What I think people actually mean to say is Apple is destroying IMPROVEMENT via its aggressive use of patents.

There is a subtle and profound difference between innovation and improvement.