>> “As consumers, as users, we love these tech companies,” Ms. Khan said. “But as citizens, as workers, and as entrepreneurs, we recognize that their power is t

>> “As consumers, as users, we love these tech companies,” Ms. Khan said. “But as citizens, as workers, and as entrepreneurs, we recognize that their power is troubling. We need a new framework, a new vocabulary for how to assess and address their dominance.” That's a good point; governments have to face the fact that people aren't just consumers but also producers. In fact, based on how much time people spend working each week, it's fair to say that people are more producers than they are consumers. If this is the case, then surely the government should take steps to protect people from monopolies.