[neuterlize]

> If we want something for the public good, it should be publically funded.

That's just a silly argument.

If we are going there, let's first have the ISPs vacate all public rights of way and return all government subsidies.

[rtx]

They don't have to vacate anything, public should buy them outright. Yes after deducting the subsidy amount.

[neuterlize]

With what money and what political capital?

[rtx]

Public money and honesty.

[kelnos]

I wish we lived in a fantasy world where we had both of those things in abundance, but unfortunately we live in the real world.