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Originally Posted by ronasch
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Government funded space flight too, does that mean the tax payer owes u a shuttle to Mars. Internet is a luxury and just because it provides u with entertainment, comfort, and enjoyment doesn't mean I should have to pay higher taxes so those who can't afford it have those same luxuries. Just because some people are of an opinion that something benefits society doesn't mean the heavy hand of government should make it so
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What does space flight have to do with any of this?
Are roads a luxury? Phone service? Clean water service? Sewer service? Electricity service? Natural gas service? Heating oil/gas service? Police? Firefighters? EMS?
The Internet is no longer a "luxury" as it was in 1996 when you got your AOL cd and set up your Geocities page.
It is largest channel of commerce in modern society. Not to mention the impact on education, the sciences, financial markets, and international commerce/relations.