ignacio
Aug 19, 2006, 10:43 AM
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What do you guys and gals make of this article (rather lenghty) ?
http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0819-23.htm
It states someplace:
"In both the House and Senate versions of the bill, Americans are described as "consumers" and "subscribers," not citizens deserving substantial rights when it comes to the creation and distribution of digital media. A handful of companies stand to gain incredible monopoly power from such legislation, ...."
"The bill not only precludes net neutrality safeguards but also eliminates local community oversight of digital communications provided by cable and phone giants. It sets the stage for the privatized, consolidated and unregulated communications system....."
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