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To: KailuaBoy who wrote (16607)	11/1/1999 7:43:00 PM
From: Rascal	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29970

KB.. I really agree with you. My point is that I don't want any regulation. It seems to me the dispute is who is going to regulate this thing. Iam not a proponent of Local. And I don't think State is good either. And I certainly don't want the FCC or some other FEDERAL org. doing it. Why can't any business offer and means of distribution of internet content anywhere? Isn't it the cable company's desire for exclusivity (rather then competition) the problem? It is very disappoiinting that the cable now wants to be looked at as telecommuncations to forestall and circumvent what is really best for everyone. It reminds me of a bank changing its charter so it can get better oversight and circumvent the spirit of the original legislation. In 2002 we'll all look back at this and laugh at the nit-picking. I just want it to be now! If AT&T can afford to lay cable just to pick up on a $40.00 isp subscription, then for goodness sake!!! Let's stop this foolishness and move forward. The market and opportunity is GIGANTIC. Let every business take its best shot! PS I really appreciate the intelligence and debate here. I'm glad we are not in a room being vocal. There would be a lot of shouting. PS..in a down market, ATHM,Tand AOL were all UP!