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This is logical and nothing new. As a country we faced the same issue in the start of the 1900s when the railroads abused their monopoly access power and create

This is logical and nothing new. As a country we faced the same issue in the start of the 1900s when the railroads abused their monopoly access power and created the concept of the "common carrier" to level the playing field. Let's stop pretending tech monopolies are something new or unique. We have dealt with them before (AT&T) and should use the same tools. These companies are now utilities, should be subject to FTC and other rules on common carriers and have their returns subject to regulatory oversight. Just like 90% of the rest of the economy. Time to level the playing field, and be fair to all. Tech companies wanting special exemption from rules is not right.

golemiprague 6y ago
There is a difference between AWS which is indeed a utility to facebook which publish user's content. I understand why there need to be a special rules and regulation for publishing user's content, including the need for moderation and the implications. But I can't understand why we allow AWS or other infrastructure companies which are not involved directly with the content, to decide who they serve and who they don't.
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walshemj 6y ago
Remind me again how well the judge driven breakup of AT&T worked. You would also have to remove the ability any state or city to carve out exceptions
- reaperducer 6y ago
  Remind me again how well the judge driven breakup of AT&T worked. Judge-driven? My memory is that AT&T asked to be broken up so it could get into the personal computer business.