NNSquad - Network Neutrality Squad
[ NNSquad ] Re: Upcoming Fifth Amendment argument against Net Neutrality
A better response ... IANAL but ... Is Lyons simply quibbling over price -- that we should compensate the carriers for their change in value? If so then he's opening the door to challenge to their control of local infrastructure. We can do a free-market analysis of the value of their infrastructure as we return it to their communities. Let's do the math. The market sustains only one electric grid because it's a fungible commodity without any differentiation. We choose sources but it's not economical to have multiple distribution systems. If we have 3 broadband systems for sharing (not distributing) bits (not electrons) we have 3x the cost for 1x the value and worse as much as wasted broadcasting to blank screens. What is the value in owning a pipe that wouldn't survive in a free market. Hmmm... time to mosey down Center Street to the college. -----Original Message----- From: nnsquad-bounces+nnsquad=bobf.frankston.com@nnsquad.org [mailto:nnsquad-bounces+nnsquad=bobf.frankston.com@nnsquad.org] On Behalf Of Lauren Weinstein Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 11:05 To: nnsquad@nnsquad.org Subject: [ NNSquad ] Upcoming Fifth Amendment argument against Net Neutrality Upcoming Fifth Amendment argument against Net Neutrality http://bit.ly/bT8Zh9 (OpenMarket) --Lauren-- NNSquad Moderator