> I personally believe that pervasive high speed internet even in remote locations will do more for humanity than the scientific cost of these satellites.

If the internet was simply a wellspring from which one could obtain knowledge you may be correct.

But most likely, the internet will instead be used to proliferate bigoted and intolerant opinions, while spreading lies and misinformation in the form of crude memes. As the last of human populations without high speed internet comes online, they will expand their capacity to inflict harm at speeds never before seen.

Weep for the clear skies we have lost. Forever.