In regards to using Google Wallet, it is a novelty and can be cool but is not something I would rely on. My wallet in my pocket works 100% of the time, nothing about a smart phone works anywhere near 100% of the time. Like I said nothing wrong with liking or using Google Wallet, it just does not fall into my definition of important or needed. Not putting its use down just stating my personal opinion.
Google Wallet may be a novelty to you, and you've already said before that you wouldn't use it, so your opinion is noted.
As someone who uses it regularly, I can attest that it works very well. It may not fall into your definition of important or needed, but it is an option... one that Verizon decided to take away from their subscribers (in favor of Verizon's own delayed solution). That's not just an opinion. It's a fact, regardless of how much Verizon may say otherwise.
I'm not saying it's important enough an issue to leave Verizon or take up arms, but I'm also not going to tell people that they shouldn't be upset about their choices being hindered just because my use case (or yours) may differ. That would be arrogant presumption. I'm sure that's not your intent, either.
I will say (and this part is indeed my opinion) that when companies put their bottom line before customer's best interests, and those customers don't voice their dissatisfaction, it's hard to blame a company for continuing to screw said customer. After all, companies are in business to make money at the consumer's expense.
Verizon: "Shut up, bend over and take this service the way I say."
Complaisant customer: "Thank you. May I have another?"
Just my opinion.