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    Default Re: Wireless Internet Access is a Civil Right??

    Quote Originally Posted by Goofball
    Quote Originally Posted by Newsom
    My intent is to have the taxpayers pay little or nothing
    And you believe him?

    Also from the article:
    The mayor said he had no exact figures on how much it would cost to build a wireless umbrella to cover the entire city, but cited general estimates that have ranged from $8 million to $16 million for antennas and other gear.
    Saying that a brand new entitlement won't cost tax payers anything is right up there with politicians saying that a tax is just 'temporary'.

    Besides, the over-riding absurdity that I and others are commenting on is the notion that wireless Internet access is a basic human right. That's bunk on so many levels. Also, the idea that people are provided a basic right via advertisement funding is hilarious.
    Last edited by Xiahou; 10-05-2005 at 18:15.
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