By Derrick Broze

Why are so many freedom loving, privacy aware people using a military contractor's satellite service, and turning a blind eye to the surveillance grid he is co-creating with the U.S. military and intelligence?

On Monday, former Texas Congressman Dr. Ron Paul told his audience on Twitter/X that due to an "internet outage in our area" he would not broadcast his daily live broadcast, The Ron Paul Liberty Report.

Elon Musk, the executive chairman and chief technology officer of Twitter, responded to Paul, stating, "You should get Starlink". Finally, Paul asked, "That sounds like a great idea! How much does it cost?"

Starlink is what is known as a satellite internet constellation which is operated by Starlink Services, an international telecommunications company that is wholly owned by Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX. Starlink satellites were first launched by SpaceX in 2019, and now reportedly provide internet access to people in more than 100 countries. They have become increasingly popular because of their ease of setup and relatively low cost.