Free public access has to run over non-free hardware. Because a Starbucks offers free Wi-Fi, with payment being people staying longer and buying more of their product, doesn't mean that they're getting that access free form an ISP.
What you're advocating is that the government should now use taxpayers money to give free what companies have invested billions into to make a profit? I guess it's no big deal as you don't work for that company, so your job is secure.
But what if they targeted the field you earn your living in next? would it be fair then?
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