One of the most legitimate functions of government is protecting the rights of individuals. I purchase phone service for my use and the use of those who I WANT to call. I do not purchase it so some lazy jackass in a distant office can use it to interrupt me and STEAL my time and phone service to pitch horsepuckey products.
Whine all you want. The telescum are THIEVES. Now that goobermint is finally approaching this problem from the victim's side, the THIEVES are complaining. Tough noogeys.
Spammers are next.