Its interesting that you refer to it as if it is. Fine by me. We're in violent agreement. Higher office and wealth don't indicate intelligence as much as avarice,luck, or nepotism. Yeah, and that infrastructure was partially built initially with government funds.
Utilities operate a franchise that can be revoked.
The notion SBC rights preempt our citizenry is wrong. Utilities operate a franchise that can be revoked. They are not sovereign states. Without the permission of government corporate rights don't exist. The notion SBC rights preempt our citizenry is wrong.