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So the solution to these supposed monopolies created by government intervention is a monopoly created by the government?



The government might actually want to do something to improve our broadband standing in the world (in terms of the quality & adoption of our broadband). The current monopolies have no such motivation.

Not that I’d want to depend on the government to do so. But hey, can’t be any worse than the current situation, right?


The government ought to put telcos and cable companies on the same level as data carriers then go away.

I can download movies, and play games. Broadband is currently fast enough for me to be happy. Why should we look at the rest of the world and complain. It's like the rich comparing themselves to the uber rich then complaining.


> But hey, can’t be any worse than the current situation, right?

Sure it can - it can impose censorship. It can be even friendlier to the RIAA/MPAA.


If you thought the customer service at Time Warner was bad, have you ever tried replacing your Social Security card?




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