> Well that shouldn't come at a surprise since U.S. antitrust law is aimed at protecting consumer interests, not protecting competition.

And a lot of people are now questioning the wisdom and effectiveness of that approach.

Also a, "that shouldn't come [as] a surprise" response doesn't really address anything in this subthread. I don't think anyone is surprised that was the approach that was taken or its result, they just disagree with it.

> I don't think anyone is surprised that was the approach that was taken or its result, they just disagree with it.

You mean you disagree with it, despite there being many markets where less competition doesn't hurt or even benefits the consumer.

Also, addressing the tone or being grammar nazi doesn't add much to discussion.

I'll put this as simply as possible: you didn't understand what I wrote, but chose to respond anyway.

A 'you didn't understand what I wrote' response doesn't really address anything in this subthread.