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  All of what you say is true Barry but this really is, as Paul says, a question of philosophy. Nobody could deny the fact that these nationalised utilities were managed so poorly by previous governments that privatisation has brought consumer prices down. Privatisation has improved the efficiency in order to provide stable returns for shareholders. The fact that this can happen is proof that these utility companies are commercially viable but were being run into the ground and not serving their shareholders...the British public (Society) much of the infrastructure created by these public services was created through public money and we pay in to receive a service for all (incidentally my Dad is still a bit annoyed that he didn't get any money when Mrs T. sold his share)
  
  This is the same for our forces, the police, schools, hospitals, playgrounds etc. We are taxed (and I don't mind being taxed more if the services are provided) The core infrastructure of our society should remain public, if you start exploring the philosophy of privatisation, the absurdity becomes apparent.

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