FCC launching huge internet tax

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  1. Aug 26, 2012 #1
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    Obama calls it revenue enhancement
     
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    Well he is wrong. But that should come as no surprise...
     
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    I am sure Romney will continue it if he wins.
     
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    Nothing like disenfranchising the poor from participation in the free exchange of ideas and commerce.
     
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    Lol? Seriously...its now a right to use the internet? Give me a fucking break.
     
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    Taxpayers fund it's invention then it's sold or given to Private Industry who charges us to use it and now the Gov't wants to tax us on top of that.

    How bout "f*ck no!"
     
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    Won't this tax have to be approved by the Republican controlled house?
     
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    The poor can't use the free interwebz at the library?

    Give me a break.
     
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    It will be passed whether Democrats or Republicans control Congress. Congress likes it's money.
     
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