Not sure whether high-altitude LOC scenarios really make a convincing point for (VFR) spin training in light aerobatic aircraft (although they do arguably make a point for correctly diagnosing and recovering from an inflight upset, including the distinction between spin and spiral dive mentioned by Pace). Like BackPacker (if I understand him correctly) I doubt that spinning in from high altitude is a significant risk in a SEP airplane.
And concerning the "sad reality"
I firmly believe that whether on the ground or in the air, planning ahead and having good situational awareness go a lot further for stacking the deck in your favor than relying on handling skills when the s... has already hit the fan.