Whatever happened to the American work ethic?  What ever happened to 
the American way of working towards the future?  Both have been 
replaced by a want-it-now instant gratification 
mentality.  Traditionally, a small business could become a big 
business by grit, determination, and hard work.

It is wrong that we have become such an entitlement ready nation; if 
the government pays me I'll do it.  I also further the idea that 
release of public spectrum in the UHF bands would be a great shot in 
the arm towards the goal of ubiquitous broadband.  Cheaper than a 
stimulus package too.

Both the government and American business have become fond of short 
term returns at the expense of long term gain and stability.  Just 
how much of this stimulus money will have found its way to bringing 
ubiquitous broadband to the masses?  I don't think it is going to 
solve the problem, or guarantee long term stability.

Giveaways have always been fraught with fraud, cronyism and 
fat.  While not actually a dance with the devil, submission to 
governmental scrutiny for the sake of subsidized expansion of your 
business is, in my opinion, short sighted.

My ideals are more in line with wisdom handed down through the ages: 
"The government is best which governs least."

Mike

At 11:42 AM 10/8/2009, you wrote:
> > Stimulus: I don't believe in it and did not apply.
>
>I want to understand people's opposition to the Broadband Stimulus programs.
>
>
>Rick and other people opposed to the stimulus, can you expand on why you
>don't believe in the Stimulus and why you didn't apply? Are there things you
>think the government - FCC, congress, etc. - could do to help ISPs and
>expanding broadband?
>
>Tim
>
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