Re: [UC] MSNBC.com Article: Philly, Verizon strike WiFi agreement

[Stephen Fisher]

I think the point here is that Verizon is giving up on Philly to get the legislation past so that they can set a precedent for the rest of the country.  What company wouldn't want VETO power over city policies and programs?  It's outrageous and you should still call the gov, if it's not to late, to ask him to veto the bill!  This is much bigger than the Philly wireless issue.  Btw, there are apparently a lot of people calling about this.  I fear that now with the last minute Verizon "deal" people will slack off and let the gov off the hook.  If he doesn't veto the bill today it passes!  If you already called, call again.  Tell them this still needs to be vetoed.  The idea of corporate veto power over city business is outrageous!  At a minimum consider dropping Verizon as they are obviously the instigators here. Governor Ed Rendell (717) 787-2500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] At your service and always ready to try and keep corporate America in check, Stephen William H. Magill wrote: On 01 Dec, 2004, at 10:35, Paul Grossman wrote: Philly, Verizon strike WiFi agreement The city of Philadelphia and Verizon Communications struck an  agreement Tuesday that would allow the city to provide wireless  Internet access as a municipal service. http://g.msn.com/0MNBUS00/2?http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/ 6622765&&CM=EmailThis&CE=1 According to today's Inquirer, Verizon has provided a letter (i.e.  commitment in writing) to the City Solicitor indicating that they would  not oppose the City's wireless initiative. T.T.F.N. William H. Magill [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see .