Letter I received from Sen. Mel Martinez (R) FL on broadband deployment

[monmouth]

Below is a response to the recent comments I received from you:


Dear Ms. XXXX:

Thank you for contacting me regarding broadband deployment. I appreciate hearing from you and would like to respond to your concerns.

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 was intended to create a level playing field for all telecommunications services in order to promote competitive markets. However, many companies found loopholes in this act that permitted them to develop a less competitive marketplace for consumers and new entrants. New technologies, such as broadband, are providing consumers more options for how they communicate. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is outdated and newer technologies have spurred the need to update these rules and regulations if the United States is going to remain competitive with foreign markets.

I understand that establishing a level playing field for distributors and consumers is vital to the telecommunications programming market. I believe that the Senate must address the impact of new technology in our society on telecommunications competition. Broadband investment will promote more competition among providers, which will aid in delivering higher quality services and more choices for all consumers. It is essential to close the digital divide in our country and encourage broadband deployment across the United States.

Please know that I will continue to support consumer choice and competition in the telecommunications market as we proceed in the 110th Congress. Again, thank you for sharing your views with me. If you have any additional questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. In addition, for more information about issues and activities important to Florida, please sign up for my weekly newsletter at http://martinez.senate.gov.

Sincerely,

Mel Martinez
United States Senator

[Mojorabbit]

1. I just got one from him

on fisa telling me how we are in a war with people who are ready to kill us any chance they get so it all is for my own protection. I followed up by calling his office and making my views of him no upholding the constitution known.
I am so sick of these people.

[monmouth]

2. Me too, very close buddy of Jeb's. I trust him not....