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
    111·
    10 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.

    • PoliticalAgitator@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      10 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.

      • BitWzrd@infosec.pubEnglish
        0·
        10 months ago

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

        • brygphilomena@lemmy.worldEnglish
          0·
          10 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.