Jafo232
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Re: Depends on the situation
said by Tarheels Fan  :I don't believe there is any "essential" utility. Civilization has survived for thousands of years without such utilities, therefore in our short time, making them a luxury. Yes, survived barely.. The sharing of information is the only thing that has saved mankind, considering the weapons he has developed..
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I don't believe there is any "essential" utility. Civilization has survived for thousands of years without such utilities, therefore in our short time, making them a luxury.
Webster's definition of utility:
Main Entry: public utility
Function: noun
: a business organization (as an electric company) performing a public service and subject to special governmental regulation
So yes, it could easily fit the definition of utility.
It is not on the same scale of as the telephone and sewage system, but in 50 years, I am sure it will be there once 99% of the country is connected. |
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