Or Nestle asked your water utility to disconnect your service because you're drinking free water instead of purchasing theirs. Not a direct correlation but closer.
I believe OP is referring to our actions in the 80s which has ultimately led up to the current state of affairs. This is actually precisely what our government wanted, so of course they aren't doing anything now.
Believe it or not, the penalty for not owning analog clocks in my country is jail. Straight to jail.