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People not being sure what their router is actually doing is the issue. Instead of hoping for local manufactoring why not mandate against black box software running on the router? Mandate routers come with schematics like all electronics used to do? Promote computer literacy while you're at it.
But that would be a sensible approch and strengthen the consumer. Not in the interest of the oligarchy.
A nice thought. But the Great Unwashed Masses do not care. They want a Quick Start Guide that just says "Plug it in" and no other steps required. They want the black box because they don't want to learn and understand.
And that attitude is less about the oligarchy and a lot more about all lazy people.
Sorry, are you expecting the government, which is owned and controlled by the ruling class, to make legal changes which would go against their own interests? Haven't you been paying attention?
If you want change, there's only one way for us to get it, and it's through a social revolution.