Folks should be aware that, while that legislation has
been considered at one time, this type of message
is now a "meme virus" ala good times.
Here's a page on the subject here:
http://kumite.com/myths/fas/fas-mtax.htm
A cursory search of cnn.com, and eff.org reveals
no news of a new bill.
If you receive a "modem tax" note like this, don't forward
it along unless it references a current bill that you have
verified yourself.
Ryan
> Date: Monday, January 04, 1999 6:25 PM
> Subject: SERIOUS & URGENT]
>
> >
> >There is a new bill in US Congress that will be affecting all
> >Internet Users.
> >You might want to read this and pass it on with a prayer.
> >
> >CNN stated that the Government would in two weeks time
> >decide to allow or not allow a Charge to your (OUR) phone bill
> >equal to a long distance call each time you access the Internet.
> >
> >Think about that for a minute, and how it would effect each and
> >every one of us.
> >
> >Please visit the following URL and fill out the necessary form!
> >
> >The address is http://www.house.gov/writerep/
> >
> >If EACH one of us, forward this message on to others in a
> >hurry, we may be able to prevent this injustice from happening!
> >
> >
> >Janene Fiala
> >College of Communication
> >Office of the Dean
> >RTV 497
> >740.593.4883
> >Fax: 740.593.0459
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
>
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