That is not very satisfying, because we know how these segments are supposed to function. These are not random sequences with unknown purpose. Rather, they are recognizable sequences which have functions, but these have been lost due to selection, whether relaxed or active.
The sensible conclusion is that there is history there, where in a prior time and context these genes served a role which is no longer in play. They had a demonstrable purpose, but one which applies to to a very real past, and such sequences are extremely valuable for reconstructing that path. That is quite different from assuming lack of function.