Thune, Cruz complain that $30 discounts go to people who "already had broadband."

Republicans slam broadband discounts for poor people, threaten to kill program::Thune, Cruz complain that $30 discounts go to people who “already had broadband.”

  • originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com
    771·
    9 months ago

    what a bunch of low life jerks.

    they can give millions in subsidies direct to corporations, but a mild discount in internet services for poor people requires incredible, roadblock worthy proof of obvious numbers for zero reason. theyre just assholes.

      • BitWzrd@infosec.pubEnglish
        01·
        9 months ago

        I like the sentiment, but I don’t trust the government to run anything efficiently or productively

        • brygphilomena@lemmy.worldEnglish
          0·
          9 months ago

          I have no doubt they can do it.

          I don’t think they should be in control of our communication though. I don’t trust them with my privacy or not to use it to exert political control over the people.

          I want regulations. A government willing to set rules and to enforce those rules.

    • just_change_it@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      9 months ago

      I would like to propose an alternative solution: Force broadband providers to offer low cost service to families that need it. Don’t subsidize it, just force it.

      Internet connections cost next to nothing to maintain. The telecoms can afford it.

    • PoliticalAgitator@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      9 months ago

      they can give millions in subsidies direct to corporations

      That’s exactly why they’re fighting it – every dollar they give to poor people is a dollar less they can give to rich people.