I don't think that's accurate.
When you install little snitch, you have to go to the security and privacy pane, which should have a dialog to allow obdev.at to install a kernel extension.
However, if you're not connected to the internet, that dialog doesn't seem to show up.
(A) It doesn't contact Apple for permission; it's asking you, the user, for permission to access certain aspects to prevent malicious apps from encroaching on user privacy and security — in no part of the transaction is it phoning home.
Locking applications out of unfettered access to the system is nothing new nor particularly Apple-specific.
Please do not spread unnecessary FUD.
> This whole "ask apple's permission" thing really annoys me
(B) I will direct you to point A.