Wall Street Journal Applauds Republican Theft of Taxpayer Funds for Starlink
The 2021 infrastructure bill, intended to fund affordable fiber internet, was effectively rewritten by Republicans, funneling billions to Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for satellite service instead. The Wall Street Journal applauded this shift, claiming existing wireless and satellite services are sufficient despite their expense, congestion, and limited capacity. The editorial board criticized provisions aimed at ensuring affordable access and community input, highlighting their preference for market-driven solutions. This redirection of funds away from local fiber projects will likely result in slower and more expensive internet access for many Americans while enriching billionaires.
John Q. Hosedrinker