Truth is, there are many good reasons to have at least a few contacts backed up on the sim. If it was a stupid idea, no other phone manufacturer would have the option ---- but EVERY other manufacturer does!! Apple is the outsider, the lone wolf --- like always --- doing their own thing --- caring little about what the customer thinks or wants.
These 'copy to sim' threads have discussed the reasons many times --- and they are valid needs. If you can't see the 'why', then you haven't yet been in the situation where it was the only available choice
Update: What about when you get a new sim? NP if you're an AT&T customer, but everybody else must go though hurdles to get 'My Number' set on the sim so it shows up in iTunes. For me, I just used the wife's cheapo and 10 seconds later, it was set. Thanks for your help Apple
