Here's a good example of how the Stimulus is a waste.
Over 7 billion for "rural broadband" service. Sounds good right?
Here's a partial quote:
More than 90 percent of the loan applications the agency has approved since the critical report in 2005 went to areas that already had broadband service, the report said. “OIG remains concerned because the overwhelming majority of communities…receiving service through the broadband program already have access to the technology,” Young wrote.
Rural Broadband Stimulus Program Slammed in Govt Report - ProPublica
I'm in a rural area with no access to broadband. I purchased satellite internet. I'm happy with it. Satisfied with the speed and access. And it's just as affordable as any other type of access.
I didn't need the government to get broadband. Why does anyone else? The free market has done a pretty good job of supplying internet so far, so let it continue to grow through natural competition.
That's an easy 7 billion that could be saved and it took me 5 minutes to find it.
Imagine if I actually tried hard.
