I've long thought human greed is going to be the Great Filter that we won't pass. You've managed to say exactly how that comes to be.

More importantly, take away something, and provide no alternative in any way while taking in lots of money while causing considerable external cost to others. Then offer cheap platitudes and maybe hint at throwing more money their way.

Somebody should get the mayor of NYC on the phone and tell him that I'm supposed to have access to the night sky.