> They sold [broadcast spectrum] because it was to the businesses > advantage to buy it (read cheaper and predictable) rather than rent > it and they were elected as shills for business ... business provided > the funds that enabled them to run for office.
The importance of your last sentence cannot be overstated. It's why it may be impossible to salvage many critical government programs, e.g. health care. The best solutions involve removing the need for businesses that churn billions of dollars through our economy, like health insurance - which spin off huge sums in support political candidates. ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
