Washing Fruit

Eating fruit is one of the healthiest things in the world, but one thing I cannot stand is why your have to wash it every time before you eat it.  I understand we have to do it for our safety, but to me, something that is so pure should not have to be cleaned all the time.  Then again, I'm a germophobe, so I wonder why I'm questioning anything when it comes to cleanliness.  It's just frustrating!  I know fruit is pure, but with such a need for cleanliness, sometimes I wonder what's going on with our fruit?  Then again, maybe like with hot dogs, it's better to not know and just enjoy.