Google should just become an access provider. As an ISP they would have authority to go over each and every packet with as fine a comb as they can muster. In

Google should just become an access provider. As an ISP they would have authority to go over each and every packet with as fine a comb as they can muster. In the interests of "regulatory compliance" and "providing better service" of course. It's disturbing to see some commenters making arguments that essentially amount to "but everyone else has always done it or is now doing it". When you are Google you can pretty much do as you please. That includes taking the high road and ignoring foolish critics. Or taking the low road. And ignoring foolish(?) critics. Ethics is a choice not an obligation.