>>everyone would use the free service (paid for by taxpayers
>of
>>course so it wouldnt really be free and it would prolly cost
>>way more in taxes than paying for a private service).
>another
>>side note, every utility we pay for through taxes is LARGELY
>>inflated. gee, why do you think that is? ok ill help...its
>>because nobody can compete with the govt!
>
>But when you leave things to private enterprise, aren't there
>always people underserved bc a profit can't be made from them?
>We wouldn't have a national road system nor nearly universal
>penetration of telephones if these things were left to private
>enterprise.

i dont think people are entitled to internet access just like i dont think people are entitled to a job or a house or a car. you work for what you get and if a service that you want isnt offered in your area then tough luck. move.