OK, let's go.
1. Nobody is arguing that digital downloads aren't a valid way to game. Hell, I am 100% digital across every platform I own.
2. Basic functionality often requires additional purchases. Every system now requires a paid membership for online play for example.
3. They are not removing a purchasing option from you. Period. Stop using this phrase as it simply is not true. You have the option to download any game digitally, you will just need to buy a memory card. That is what makes it optional.
4. 64GB would add costs to a system to add slightly more space while forcing consumers who don't need to pay for that increase in price. If the added 32 GB of space are that big of a deal for you, buy that extra space for $11. Let that sink in for a moment. You are out here fighting windmills over consumers being asked to spend $11 to reach your threshold for no longer being anti-consumer.
1) When people argue that retail is more popular and as a result console storage sizes should be smaller deligitimizes digitial purchases. However, this is arguable, so I'm not going to die on this molehill.
2) Just because something is popular among other platforms doesn't mean it's okay and everyone should start doing it. For an example see the surge of microtransactions and predatory fee-to-play tactics in premium games.
3) If the option is locked behind a paywall it is no longer simply an option that comes with your original console purchase. Yes, it is still an "option", but it is no longer included.
4) I'm "fighting windmills" over customers being able to use the functions of their console without having to put in extra money. However, I see your argument and if more people want it that way then I will back down. That doesn't mean I still don't think it's right.
Like I said, I don't have anything more to add, so I'll stop bothering you guys.