As I was slogging through the
pre-election coverage on JSOnline.com, I came across what appears to be a position statement on Project Lightspeed from our gubernatorial candidates. I bring this to your attention only because it is immediately apparent to me that neither candidate has the remotest idea why this is even an issue. Here is the relevant excerpt from the article:
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Video competition
Note: Several states have taken steps to enact statewide video franchise laws, in response to a push by the telecommunications industry to offer more competition to the cable TV industry. Candidates were asked if they would support such a proposal in Wisconsin.
Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle: "Competing on the high end means we must invest in our technology infrastructure, which is why I enacted legislation to expand broadband throughout Wisconsin. I continue to support all efforts to bring competition into the marketplace and provide Wisconsin consumers with additional choices while protecting and creating good-paying jobs."
Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green: "I would support any effort to provide higher-quality telecommunications services to Wisconsin residents, so long as it doesn't result in substantially higher costs or fewer choices for consumers." (9/29/06)
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