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To: ahhaha who wrote (3829)	12/12/2001 11:45:20 PM
From: ahhaha	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24758

You say you don't think its duplicitous out there? The U.S. Federal Communications Commission at its monthly open meeting agreed to review the framework in which so-called unbundled network elements are made available, the critical parts needed for competing carriers to offer service. ``I believe it is critical that we take stock of the lessons we have learned so far and make any changes that may be necessary to ensure that our rules remain faithful to the statute and its goals of promoting competition, deregulation and innovation in telecommunications,'' FCC Chairman Michael Powell said. The agency said it plans to look for more information on how the incumbent carriers provide access to their facilities and do a deeper analysis of whether and how competing providers of local telephone service are harmed. Yet this statement, if an accurate portrayal of Powell et al, contradicts the goal. An attempt to determine who is harmed, is antithetical to competition. When one competes one seeks to damage the opponent so one can win. One seeks the opponent to be harmed. Powell's rules don't want anyone to be harmed?