Never understood the "consumers vs citizens" dichotomy. Consumer policy does not preclude or contradict other dimensions of citizenship.
@DougSaunders It's a reaction to use of "this is good for consumers" as trump card in arguments. As if other concerns not in balance.
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@HeerJeet That card is usually played when people claiming to speak for domestic producers have the upper hand, usually undemocratically -
@DougSaunders@HeerJeet Exactly. First thing to check when one hears a "pro-consumer" argument is if it isn't actually lousy for consumers - Show replies
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