Semantics (Score 1)

I think there's nothing wrong with deregulation of the power industry, or any other industry for that matter. There is something wrong with unsrupulous profiteering, however. So perhaps the answer is to deregulate industry but regulate profiteering.

Also I think there is enough of a difference between the meanings of deregulation and privatization that the distinction should be made clear. I for one will vote against any politician who auctions off our assets.