Our freedom sold down the river, but not by us. — Texting is about to join email, phone calls, and regular mail in the ranks of intrusive and distracting marketing menace instead of a mode of communication. As I began writing, my phone rang. Naturally, like any other person, I didn’t answer it. Just moments ago, I received a useless and unnecessary commercial text message informing me that some company wants me to refinance my home.