> why should I tolerate a special exception for THESE people to broadcast data

The problem is it's not about you or me tolerating the special exception or not. It's about recourse, and we have none.

> a new exemption for these people just because they have money

The people with money can donate to all the politicians and make them aware of their needs, in exchange for the donations continuing. That's their recourse.

> This should not be understood as an infight by HFTs.

But that's exactly what it is. Multiple entities with money lobbying the same government for favorable results.