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To: ZviTheWise
In what way does a monopoly provider represent the free market? An actual free market would produce market-level prices, which is exactly what I am arguing is required.
58 posted on 08/27/2003 8:50:24 AM PDT by thoughtomator (Welcome to the Iraq Roach Motel - Islamofascists check in, but they don't check out!)
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To: thoughtomator
In what way does a monopoly provider represent the free market? An actual free market would produce market-level prices, which is exactly what I am arguing is required.

Your $5+ per minute is about 5x the highest charge documented on the internet by the numerous 'prisoner rights' organizations. You better get the info to them!

60 posted on 08/27/2003 8:57:02 AM PDT by cinFLA
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To: thoughtomator
NY DCS charges 16 cents per minute plus $3.50 connection which is less than standard MCI collect call rates.
61 posted on 08/27/2003 8:58:10 AM PDT by cinFLA
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To: thoughtomator
An actual free market would produce market-level prices, which is exactly what I am arguing is required.

He who violates free market ethics is removed from the free market. That's why we put them in prison.

62 posted on 08/27/2003 8:59:26 AM PDT by cinFLA
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