There is no middle ground when it comes to Russia's continuing atrocities against Ukraine. By cutting off a Starlink capability that Ukraine was already depending upon, Musk is acting against the interests of the United States which is actively supporting Ukraine financially and militarily. This has the effect of directly supporting our adversary Russia and Putin. The United States should move with all possible speed to legally end, suspend, and/or not renew any and all business relationships with Musk and any of his companies, as quickly as practicable.
@lauren
Starlink could not exist without the US government. The US funded most of the research upon which Starlink's depends, it is a primary customer, it sponsors Starlink's use of space in international regulatory forums, etc. While Starlink is technically a private company, it is very much a product of our government.
From those to whom much is given, much is expected.
It is reasonable to demand that Starlink not oppose US government goals and policies.
Well, the key is that the trade has to be made ahead of time.
Once the politician has written the no-string-attached check. maybe with an oversized check photo op, that horse has left the barn.
If the US government was stupid enough to hand Starlink a ton of cash without asking for enough in return, well, yes, the people we elect to the US government really are that stupid.
SpaceX and so many other companies benefit as we keep reelecting those who hand them those benefits.
