I think its also worth noting, that regardless of NN or not - internet in areas that lack competition still typically sucks ass in general.

Even besides the NN issues... the only way people get decent internet period, is where competition is viable. Do you think even an angelic and competent FCC is going to be able to make Comcast / AT&T / Anyone not suck balls in areas where there is no competitive pressure?

There are and have been viable public-private co-op nonprofits in the past, I have worked with some.

Besides, if you are in favor of Keynesian ditch digging - why not dig ditches and bury fiber?

For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)