[Cialug] Iowa Municipal Telecom Legisation

[Michael Osten]

>
> I understand that he who has the gold makes the rules, but it doesn't
> mean that I have to like it.  When the playing field is slighted by
> someone with a lot of gold, its bad for all of us.
>
> I'm really opposed to this type of legislation. Communities should be
> able to give it a shot if they choose. Why take the option off the
> plate?

I agree, that our corporate controlled government is out of control on 
most fronts.  However, this is a different case.  You are talking about 
Socialism, creating an unfair marketplace where the controlling entity 
is the government.  You would really just be trading your teleco for 
your local government.  The telcos are only protecting their 
shareholders via the democratic process (i.e. lobbying).  Having your 
government socialize a service tends to limit consumer choice.

The telco space isn't the most open market we have available, but at 
least you have, where a competitive environment exists, options.
--
Michael Osten
http://www.bleepyou.com/~mosten/pgp.txt