You're right on all accounts. But, the internet "works" on a common understanding that the various entities involved act with some form responsibility. That is

You're right on all accounts. But, the internet "works" on a common understanding that the various entities involved act with some form responsibility. That is NOT the case right now with China. I can beef-up security all I want, but perhaps people will get to a point when even interacting and rejecting bad connections is a waste?