1970s: Government declares monopolies are bad and breaks up AT&T. Innovation, price competition and freedom of choice follow in people’s ability to talk to one another.
2000s: Government declares innovation, price competition and freedom of choice are bad and creates government monopolies AND mandates that everyone purchase their services in a business sector with life-and-death consequences.
Madness.
You’re right - that’s what happened... and now they’ve reversed it for their own benefit.
Good one ..