said by justncredible:

The article makes a very valid point. Read it.

It clearly cites failures such as CLICK in tacoma. Karl says there is successes yet he provides no proof of them. Where they at? Cite examples where it is clear a muni ran broadband project works. Show us where the spending of tax dollars benefits the whole city and not just a very few.

It is one thing for the politicians to think we are stupid enough to fall for this, it is another when Karl thinks people that come here are that dumb.

said by TKJunkMail :

The Heartland Institute is a conservative funded think tank. It supports capitalism. It isn't trying to fool anyone(except maybe Karl;)). That it has come out against government funded utilities is hardly surprising.

I disagree with the Heartland Institute on the issue of municipal broadband, but it isn't the evil empire being made out in this article. There are pros and cons on the subject. Make up your own mind.

said by justncredible:

The tax payers paid for and built the system and now can not get lower prices.

said by dadkins :

If companys "C" "S" or "V" don't wire these areas, the governing bodies of these areas should be allowed to listen to the people and set up their own infrastructure.

WTF should it matter to the "Big Guys" that aren't planning to do anything(hence no income from) for these communities, if they(communities) take it upon themselves to get the job done?

said by cybermud :

Meanwhile, the wondereful cable and phone companies lower their prices every year!