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You say that as if it is a bad thing. Decentralizing key infrastructure and emergency response systems seems like a good idea.

• wpietri 8y ago
  Absolutely. Especially given this widespread failure, the last thing I want is more central control.
  • minikites 8y ago
    There needs to be some central or regional oversight body to ensure standards are being met, equitable access is being maintained, etc. A lot of poor areas are undeserved by these patchwork networks and several infrastructure deficiencies can compound. Example: poorly maintained roads leads to potholes, those lead to drivers swerving or getting otherwise surprised leading to injuries, which are insufficiently addressed by local healthcare. Imagine if we had a tyrannical electric utility who cut your power for a bill paid one day late.
    • gwright 8y ago
      > There needs to be some central or regional oversight body to ensure standards are being met You mean something like your local, county, or state governments and their agencies?