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Yeah, that's exactly what I meant. But some people choose to live without it, or mostly without it, and live very fine lives. Additionally, one might lose internet for some period of time, but that would definitely not be life threatening, the same way losing access to food, clean water, clothes, etc.
No doubt that it's necessary to be a part of a modern society, though.
It's fair to say that losing internet access doesn't cause you physical harm and won't cause illness or death. In most cases (it's pretty vital for hospitals, for example)
However, i dont believe those criteria should be the only ones used to deem something a necessity or even a basic human right.
It has become almost ubiquitous in the modern world and is almost a barrier for entry for a prosperous life.
It might not be necessary directly to sustaining a human life but it is, at least, indirectly. And at most it is directly necessary for a prosperous one.
Some people also probably deliver their trash to the dump themselves, and we can wait a week for the next pickup date without dying, but the assumption of regular garbage collection is still very important. I get what you’re saying but am not sure it’s a big enough point to warrant watering down the original poster’s point, ya know?