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| Re: Not All Is Lost Apparently, you form most of your opinions despite the historical facts.
I can only presume you are relying on the ability of the Telcos and Cablecos to seize monopoly control of distribution and content, and the concomitant ability to charge ever more, for less and less, to fund YOUR continued employment and golden years? Well, if I were you, I wouldn't be so confident that your loyalty will translate to their honoring their obligations to their employees. They certainly don't pay much mind to their customers. Their attitude towards their customers would have resulted in the demise of the Telcos long ago if they had not been a protected monopoly. In the long run, they will surely fail, despite the enduring resilience of American consumers in the face of repeated abuse, and despite the willingness of government to allow their grasping excess.
Feel good drivel, is it? Well, by contrast, I am not a believer in the "What's good for GM, is good for America" jingoist point of view. The Sherman Anti-Trust Act didn't arise from the mist. It was a reasonable and measured reaction to the excessive abuses, and negative economic impact, of unimpeded naked capitalism. An impact measured by the misery it generated throughout all levels society. The attempt by the state to protect its' citizens from exploitation by oligarchic monopolies, such as the RBOCs represent, should not be allowed to be thwarted by the extortionist tactics being employed by these same entities. |
