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jdjbuffalo

join:2004-01-17
Denver, CO

reply to d25m03p
Re: Hmm

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This. It opens Pandora's box if we allow it to proceed. Your $50* internet bill will look like this.

*Taxes not included in this price.

15/2 Internet Package...$50.00
Local Taxes.................$2.00
State Taxes................$3.00
Music Tax....................$7.00
Games Tax...................$12.00
Movie Tax....................$15.00
Porn Tax.....................$5.00
Microsoft Tax...............$10.00
Other Software Tax.......$20.00

Total: $124.00

(Note all numbers are made up but realistic given this scenario)


Karl Bode
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join:2000-03-02
Plus per-byte billing, and the assorted regulatory recovery fees...
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