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I've got two words for you: "John Hancock." 

This country was founded on people who stood up for what they believe in and let it be known - even when they could have been killed.  If you're ashamed of your position and don't want anyone to know you signed the petition, then don't sign it.  If you have a belief that you want to support, then support it.  Out loud. 

The individuals that you are opposing have the right to know who is opposing them.  Can't stand being contacted - then don't sign.

Michelle from Beavercreek, OR

posted 3 years, 8 months ago
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I moved to rural Beavercreek, Oregon in 2003 from New York City!  I was astounded to find out that we had no choice in phone service (even with the Telecommunications Act of 1996!), because we're rural - and we have a "cooperative" telephone company!  That company did not provide any sort of high speed internet access!  Satellite was not an option as we're in the woods with tall trees!  I was astounded this could exist in America!  I took me two weeks to even get local phone service installed (although the previous resident of our home had phone service - it was a switch they needed to flick - no home visit or installatio needed!).  I finally got high speed internet by going to another cooperative phone company (who technically was not "allowed" to provide us service), but who went to bat for the residents in our area and filed a law suit for us!  As of now - I have DSL through one cooperative phone company -but I have no other choice.  No other phone company is allowed to provide DSL to us.  No cable modem exists here, Satellite is not an option!  I'm very concerned about a lack of choice - we're at the mercy of what one company chooses to charge and the quality of service they choose to provide! Whatever happened to antitrust laws in rural Oregon?

Michelle Lipka

Beavercreek, OR

michelle@lipka.com

503-898-1919 x 106

posted 4 years, 3 months ago
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