ok, so i'm a bit confused here. there was a power outage because there's not enough alternative sources of energy (or any at all, period!), THAT i can understand. so, there's no competition between energy companies to serve you, thus they don't give a crap that little bobby can't get his respiratory updraft treatment 'cause the power is out. alright. well, there's too MUCH competition between airlines? there's not ENOUGH competition between radio and tv stations, and healthcare providers, so they provide sucky service? i'm really just confused, i'm not trying to bag on you. maybe i'm completely misunderstanding what it is you're saying. haven't had my poptart yet...