said by pnh102 :

So how do the taxpayers of Manassas feel about their valuable money being wasted on something that clearly isn't vital to the city to function.

said by sortofaTroll :

What's the alternative?
A big fugly UHearse cabinet on every corner?

said by pnh102 :

People in Manassas can get broadband from Comcast or Verizon (DSL or FIOS).

Both of these options were put in place with no taxpayer money involved.

There is no need for any form of government-provided broadband in Manassas.

said by decifal :

You going to suggest they move to get broadband?

said by pnh102 :

Yes.

said by decifal :

We all will move in to your place! When that is full, we'll get tents and move into the yard.

said by decifal :

God seriously.. If you believe that's the answer, then you fail at innovation.. Sorry.. Hate it for ya.

said by decifal :

Broadband not a utility?

said by decifal :

Right.. Comcast and verizon and ATT alike only want the more populated areas.. What about people in less dense subdivisions? You going to suggest they move to get broadband? That reasoning alone shows ignorance and laziness amongst providers.. For company's that have had tax money handed to them already (( not stimulas money )) they have done a piss poor job coming up with faster and affordable networks for everyone..

Satellite internet is an excuse.. Not a solution

said by pnh102 :

So how do the taxpayers of Manassas feel about their valuable money being wasted on something that clearly isn't vital to the city to function.

I wonder if the same council threatened to cut funding for schools, police, firefighters and the usual suspects that come up when government want to raise taxes.

said by sapo :

You just called Broadband a Utility. It is not quite there yet.

said by HotRodFoto :

I would much rather have this than the crap companies like TW dish it's customers. Choice IS Freedom! Competition rules!