Free Wi-Fi Threatened? 586
jasonmicron writes "The Houston Chronicle is reporting that if certain state officials have their way, cities in the state of Texas will no longer be able to offer free WiFi to their citizens. This could set a dangerous precedent if passed, as broadband providers could start lobbying officials in the other 49 states to ban free WiFi as well. According to the article, Pennsylvania has already fallen victim to such a law but it excluded Philedelphia due to the city's 'existing efforts.'"
I can see 20 access points... (Score:5, Funny)
Tell me again why the government needs to be able to get into the free-WiFi business.
What a coincidence... (Score:3, Funny)
I too am searching for a sponsor to give me $125 for $50 wireless network cards.
Un-American (Score:3, Funny)
Governments giving free stuff to people is doubley Un-American.
Round up a posse... (Score:4, Funny)
As a paid Troll AstroTurfer for Telcos (Score:1, Funny)
We seem to be having some difficulty reaching your brain waves.
Good for Securing America also (Score:1, Funny)
Re:I can see 20 access points... (Score:2, Funny)
At last! What a great senator! (Score:2, Funny)
"King's basic objection, Trainor said, stands -- in a free-market system it's not acceptable to let public government compete with private businesses"
We're glad someone out there finally understands the role of public government in a free-market system!
Dear Mr. Senator,
One word: The Police.
Sincerely,
Billy Joe Ray Junior & Jim Bob Jones
The American Association of Bounty Hunters
Coming Soon (Score:3, Funny)
If you breathe air from within the borders of Texas, or within a "breathing distance" of 0.23 miles, you are subject to the Air Tax, which helps compensate the government for your consumption of oxygen and also provides monies to properly dispose of that nasty carbon dioxide that is exhaled.