Sam Spade writes:

Good answer. Next question: why isn't all airspace in the United States
controlled airspace?

Why should it be?

The main reason for controlled airspace is to keep aircraft from
hitting each other when they cannot see each other. A lesser reason
is to optimize traffic flow in areas of heavy traffic. If traffic is
not heavy and aircraft can maintain visual separation, they don't need
controlled airspace.

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