That's maybe an interesting discussion in its own right, but I think the fact that they're "arguing against" it means it was at least a relevant example. A muc

That's maybe an interesting discussion in its own right, but I think the fact that they're "arguing against" it means it was at least a relevant example. A much better example would have been "The Power Company", a formally-regulated utility. The phone, electric, or gas utility is not allowed to refuse you service simply because they don't like your politics or your business judgment the way a Y Combinator can.