>Roads are a public good, not a business

It's funny how I keep getting charged to drive on certain roads that provide a better service than certain other roads.

There were lots of private highways and roads in early US history[1]. I'm not saying it's always and everywhere a good idea, but the historical reality or private roads suggests we shouldn't dismiss them out of hand.

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_highways_in_the_United_...

I think you're arguing with the mirror. I said it's like [the fallacy of] thinking a road has no value ...

And I see a lot of businesses selling stuff like 3d printers who use open designs and contribute changes back to the community. Lock-in is a choice people make.