[GeronL]

"Most people in most cities don't have a bunch of choices for the internet — they have one choice and because that choice is a local monopoly they can charge too much and deliver too little

I don't think this is even true anymore.

[dignitasnews]

Well, what the hell. The left thinks race relations are at pre-1950’s levels, so why shouldn’t they think internet options are circa 1998?

[political1]

Three major bills that congress passed dealing with cable television. One in the mid 80’s, and two in the 90’s. Each time one of these bills were passed, cable rates went up. Each time they said, “Increases in cable rates would be greatly reduced.” They said the same thing with the ACA. “It will reduce the cost.” The federal government needs to stay out of the internet business, or we will see a massive increase in our internet cost also.

[setha]

Explain, since one would have to set the bar implausibly low to get “alternatives”.

[buckalfa]

I believe the liberal meme on this is changing from having “options” to being a “free” utility to certain entitled classes. The ability to conduct almost any type of business transaction in the future will depend on internet access. Hence not having access will be discriminatory. Of course we know it is all about control and power.