DP, This is why I suggested using the familiar public utility pattern as a framework for the contracts. They have worked well in meeting both the needs of the public and shareholders in the vast majority of cases. Had the government owned the telephone companies, we would still have party lines and operator connected calls in the interest of preserving public union jobs.

As noted in the discussion about GWB tolls, the idea of improving efficiency in delivery of services at a lower cost is not always popular.