In the same way designating certain market actors (whether they are private or not) as utilities would stifle their free speech. The best examples would be the

In the same way designating certain market actors (whether they are private or not) as utilities would stifle their free speech. The best examples would be the telcos, water, electricity and post offices. Regardless of criminal past or ideological stance, these entities must serve all members of society, with the only caveat being on the condition of nominal payment. This is the turning point where as a society, we need to decide where the new line for utilities needs to be, and what parts of the internet and financial systems are fundamental to maintaining the fabric of society. What ever we decide at this crossroads, may end up haunting us for a very long time.