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House Republicans introduce legislation for outright ban on municipal broadband in US - robkelk - 02-20-2021
Never let it be said that the GOP doesn't have a sense of humour - their bill that if passed would force people in 28 states to disconnect is called the CONNECT Act.
Never let it be said that the GOP understand economics, either - their bill is intended to increase competition but targets areas where the private sector does not want to compete.
Story here.
RE: House Republicans introduce legislation for outright ban on municipal broadband in US - SilverFang01 - 02-21-2021
“Increase competition” for the GOP generally means: “ the government is showing that it can help people and we don’t like it. Also it’s beneficial to non-whites. Better nip that in the bud.”
RE: House Republicans introduce legislation for outright ban on municipal broadband in US - GethN7 - 04-02-2021
Yeah, this comes off pretty asinine. I live in the country, where getting decent internet is a pain without paying a king's ransom, so more options are always good.