That's a pretty statement but the two lack equivalence because one sets to maximise profits where as the other sets to..... Well, that what it intends and achieves could be debated, but they are very clearly different and have different outcomes.

The point I was making us that with roads, privatising them won't necessarily give the assumed benefits of competition and optimal benefit to society.

Which is my point with all we discuss. It's not capitalism bad, government good. I just feel some things should remain in public control.