I don't really fear a non-open internet. VPNs are already usable by any motivated main-stream desktop user ... an effectively free an open internet is going to be accessible by motivated individuals, period.
This makes no sense. An ISP could block VPN traffic... and there are millions of people with access to only a single ISP.
I guess if "motivated individuals" means they have to uproot their lives and move to another part of the country to get a decent ISP.. then sure, I agree. I guess we all have plenty of choices then.