karlmarx
join:2006-09-18
iraq
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| The truth of the matter
At the end of the article, the Charter goon sums it up nicely...
"Just think, we have to report in 12-week cycles to Wall Street. They don't have to operate that way," Pavlis said.
A nonprofit utility seeking to compete with for-profit companies violates the economic principle of "risk and payback," Pavlis said. "That's somewhat like socialism," he said.
Truly, the Charter goons DON'T GET IT. Socialism is GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE. The city doesn't have to appease shareholders, the city doesn't have to show a profit. The city has to provide a better service, cheaper than a for-profit company. And THAT of course, is a GOOD THING for the PEOPLE of Clarksville. |
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tsu9
join:2001-08-17
Wheeling, IL
| Y'ain't one of them thar commies, are ye? 
Anyhow, I find it somewhat hilarious that the Charter guy basically whines out that it's his company's job to screw over the people/consumers as best as possible. After all, how can you compete with something that isn't trying to sell the lowest quality product for the highest monetary value?
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music4praise
join:2006-02-22
Big Rapids, MI
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I have dealt with city owned utilities. They are accountable to no one and they frequently act like it. This is not a good thing for the people. Government can and often does a good job of being a referee between privately owned players. It is also good at providing certain kinds of infrastructure. Having the same entity providing services that makes the regulations about the services is not a recipe for better and cheaper. |
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phaqu
join:2005-05-26
Marietta, GA
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"Just think, we have to report in 12-week cycles to Wall Street. They don't have to operate that way,"
Yeah, thats the very first thought that goes through my mind when I buy something, "I sure hope the investors are making a righteous profit off of me". |
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sancraig
join:2003-11-05
Saint Louis, MO
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Who are you kidding what local govt entity has ever provided better, cheaper or more efficient services. Gimme a break the govt's job is not to provide services, I know I know most have forgotten this but their purpose is to Protect their citizen and to regulate commerce. Anything else and they can keep it I can provide for myself and my family, If they didn't have their hands in my pockets every time I turn around. Next thing you'll be telling me broadband is a right. |
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percboy
join:2000-12-07
Columbus, OH
| said by sancraig  :Who are you kidding what local govt entity has ever provided better, cheaper or more efficient services. Gimme a break the govt's job is not to provide services, I know I know most have forgotten this but their purpose is to Protect their citizen and to regulate commerce. Anything else and they can keep it I can provide for myself and my family, If they didn't have their hands in my pockets every time I turn around. Next thing you'll be telling me broadband is a right. That is exactly what the OP said in another post.
You can not name me one service the gov`t provides at a cheaper and more efficient rate than a private sector company.
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