> I really don't need nor want the government telling me who I can and can't receive a text from. They aren't. They're simply saying that the sender of an SMS

> I really don't need nor want the government telling me who I can and can't receive a text from. They aren't. They're simply saying that the sender of an SMS or phone call cannot hide their identity fraudulently. Your argument is a bit like saying you're opposed to the government preventing people from creating fake IDs, fake Passports, fake License Plates, or fake Social Security Numbers.