Re: [webauthn] Add to sec cons a brief discussion of the sec properties accrued by authnr & client platform proximity (#1333)

I think @agl's concerns are partially addressed by the section that discusses what tradeoffs may be made if the client and the authenticator are not being discussed directly. I still see compelling use cases for authentications where a "proximal" transport isn't possible (and I would argue that proximity is a bandaid, not a guarantee).

It would be reasonable to add some discussion more directly of what the benefits of proximity are;  ultimately I think it's a choice that is best left up to implementors equipped with an understanding of the security tradeoffs involved rather than being mandated in any way.

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