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There was little more than a pinky promise. They took the money because there was no downside to them if they didn't do what the money was supposed to be for.
by parineum 3y ago
There was little more than a pinky promise. They took the money because there was no downside to them if they didn't do what the money was supposed to be for.
Go find the bills and find me some consequences for the companies that failed to do what they were asked.
There aren't any.
I don't understand why people constantly vilify companies acting like companies instead of the corrupt government that's lying to our faces.
- pdonis 3y agoTo be clear, I'm not trying to exonerate the government here. I totally agree that the government failed to keep its promise to make sure the tax money that went to the ISPs actually got used for its intended purpose. I just also think the companies knew full well what they were supposed to do, but chose not to do it because they knew the politicians weren't going to actually hold them accountable. Both sides are at fault here.
- parineum 3y ago> Both sides are at fault here. I agree but I also think it's not very practical to expect selfish parties to take advantage of a free lunch (frog and scorpion situation). The companies are supposed to act in their own interest and they did. The Government is supposed to act in our interest and they didn't. Plus, they're the ones that we can hold accountable.