It seems to me you contradicted your own post and have a double
> standard.
> Your clipping stated that cable companies offer broadband as an
> alternative. So consumers DO have an alternative and don't have
> to walk six blocks in bad weather to get it.
Not true. There are many places where cable Internet access is not available. Also, there are many situations where cable isn't appropriate. For instance, I need a DSL circuit to connect to a local independent ISP. I can't use Comcast for that. I shouldn't have to also have incumbent telco service, too, just to get that circuit.
john-