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by richbell 1074 days ago
There's a considerable portion of the population that does not own or feel comfortable using the Internet, and would prefer in-person interactions.
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And they should thus pay the extra cost for that privilege.

30 years ago Terry Wogan was using his radio 2 breakfast show telling the 40-60 demographic how to send emails and watch his webcam. That demographic are now 70-90. I do sympathise for independent 95 year olds who can't use a ticket machine. I'd rather we spent the money in a far better way -- increasing services for example.