Subject: The Feds and Net Access

From: Bob Reid <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 21:41:10 -0800

I have not looked to see if this has been posted before.  If it has
been, sorry, if not, take some time and write these idiots

>  >We are writing you this to inform you of a very important matter
> currently
> under review by the FCC. Local telephone companies have filed a proposal
> with the FCC to impose per minute charges for your internet service. They
> contend that your usage has or will hinder the operation of the telephone
> network.
> >
> >It is our belief that internet usage will diminish if users were
> >required to pay additional per minute charges. The FCC has created an
> email box for your comments, responses must be received by February 13,
> 1997. Send your comments to [email-masked] and tell them what you think.
> >
> >Every phone company is in on this one, and they are trying to sneak it
in
> just under the wire for litiagation. Let everyone you know here this one.
> Get the e-mail address to everyone you can think of.
> >
> >[email-masked]
> >
> >Please forward this email to all your friends on the internet so all our
> voices may be heard!
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Spiretech
> 
>