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Re:Why privatisation has been a costly failure in Britain by richbell on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @07:44AM (#36679624)
There's a considerable portion of the population that does not own or feel comfortable using the Internet, and would prefer in-person interactions.
Re:Why privatisation has been a costly failure in Britain by iso1631 on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @10:39AM (#36681632)
And they should thus pay the extra cost for that privilege.

30 years ago Terry Wogan was using his radio 2 breakfast show telling the 40-60 demographic how to send emails and watch his webcam. That demographic are now 70-90. I do sympathise for independent 95 year olds who can't use a ticket machine. I'd rather we spent the money in a far better way -- increasing services for example.