Cold callers were less of a problem 30 years ago. Now the entire US phone system is open to competition. You might think that was a good thing, but it's also wh

Cold callers were less of a problem 30 years ago. Now the entire US phone system is open to competition. You might think that was a good thing, but it's also what allows cheap VOIP calls appearing to be from "local" numbers to bother you night and day. Bring back Ma Bell. She wouldn't have put up with this crap.