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kudos:3 | reply to digitalfreak
Re: Oh ya income has nothing to do with it.... I don't know or care why Verizon does it... call it redlining or not...
Admitting it... that's the fine line... and I know why Verizon isn't answering the question.. for one, it's really no one's business why they do it. And, I already did answer that question in my post... no matter WHAT they say or do in public, they will ALWAYS offend at least one group of people.
How do you think it would be taken if they openly said "We don't make enough profit in these areas and have too many troubles collecting on bills to make the decision to deploy in this area first. This is an expensive project and we need the most return in the shortest amount of time"... you think the public can handle that? NO! They can't handle the truth! People are always too ready to be offended... and that is the truth.
The bottom line is we all know why they are doing what they are doing.. I outlined it in my original post. Would I say it? No.. would I mean it? Yes...
So, while we're using derogatory terms like "redlining" ... please tell me, why should they deploy in areas that are going to be bask and risky business decisions when they can deploy in OTHER areas first?
You guys always seem to think they will be completely left out.. they need to deploy expensive projects in areas that make most sense to their BUSINESS'S BOTTOM LINE first.. the other areas come in later.. that's the truth.. remember, they are in business to make money, not do good deeds and look good in the public eye. They're a utility, not your friend.
So, to answer your question in short, I'd do exactly like they have... not answer. It's no one's business. The public is not owed an answer, quite honestly.
Honestly, it sounds like, to me, that people are trying to put them on trial.. to get a "gotchya" on them..
Let me ask YOU.. would YOU admit to it? or would you lie, like verizon does, as you say...
(and I already know your answer becuase you're already calling them a liar.. sorry, but it's a good business decision, and the simple fact they won't give you the answer YOU want doesn't make it a lie.. sorry, it doesn't) |
