The Institute for Local Self-Reliance has a posting titled Publicly owned networks are the key to universal access and healthy competition.

Where there are 5 main points in the Executive Summary.

1. High-speed information networks are essential public infrastructure.

2. Public ownership ensures competition.

3. Publicly owned networks can generate significant revenue.

4. Public ownership can ensure universal access.

5. Public ownership can ensure non-discriminatory networks.

I have to admit I did not read the paper, but the web pages summery is going in the right direction.