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Re: When will we get real broadband at prices we can afford? said by markofmayhem:I have always, always been against government intervention of commodities. I still see broadband as a commodity, but my view on its delivery has changed very much over the last decade. I actually agree that information deliery should be a utility. I am quickly agreeing that the government should pay for, instal, and maintain a FTTH network that private corporations can sell products "on". I agreed with the notion in the '40's and '50's that public funds should promote and up-keep a national road system for the flow of goods to promote capitalism. I believe the "internet" should be our generation's Eisenhower Interstate. Eisenhowers interstate was'nt built for the convienence of drivers though. That capitol development had a dual purpose. It was a way to move troops throughout the US in case of Soviet attack. You have to remember the paranoia of the 50's was a staple in gov before the MAD mentality took hold.
Currently, your idea could be viewed as an investment in the future of our economy, which is equally important.
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Cortland, NY | Eisenhowers interstate:
Also had the purpose of Air Force bomber landing runways. One mile in every 5 had to be perfectly straight. Essentially they made 5 mile chunks of straight and the other 20 (of a 25 mile segment) were allowed to be more curvy. 5 mile runway will handle a B52 |
