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Re: Put Up or Shut Up quote:
The muni debate, it seems to me, is one of pure ideology & hyperbole, when it should be a rational discussion about how to create more affordable Internet access for all that want it
Agreed. But the reactionaries that would deride these projects are saying just that-nobody should help anyone get affordable internet access, esp. the government...despite bond issues eating the upfront cost altogether.
I'm not sure I understand anyone who would stop anyone from getting into the broadband business, even if it is your local government. Utilities of all stripes started out life in most small towns being owned and ran by the local governments...why is this any different?
If the projects fail, fine. Pull the plug. Stop writing checks. What I fail to understand is why the attack dogs would stop anyone from even trying. But we're back again at the "don't help anyone with anything...unless it's me!" mentality. | |
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Mount Airy, MD | said by garagerock:If the projects fail, fine. Pull the plug. Stop writing checks. What I fail to understand is why the attack dogs would stop anyone from even trying. But we're back again at the "don't help anyone with anything...unless it's me!" mentality. I would agree with you if it was only that easy. Government programs can accomplish absolutely nothing for many, many years and still get regular funding increases. Once the government starts financing something, that something will do everything in its power to make sure it stays funded, no matter how bad of a job it does.
The only solution which provides full accountability is one that is not run by the government. If it fails, then the only people who are screwed are the shareholders of that venture. No one else's pocket would be picked to bail it out.
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