From: wecooks@ix.netcom.com
Subject: proposed FCC tax on Internet use
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 00:29:17 -0600 (CST)
In case you haven't heard the latest bit of dirt from Washington, NOVAE
recently reported the FCC is considering taxing internet usage. I suppose
this is to encourage more students and schools to use it! I sent a copy of
my complaint to President Clinton, since obviously the two groups aren't
talking to each other. Please foward this info on to anyone you feel may be
interested in complaining about the proposed tax. jkc
FCC COMPLAINT - CORRECT SUBMISSION FORM
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I was just informed that the FCC requires us to be exact
when writing them about their hearings. Our prior letters
were probably deleted. Please write to the FCC and follow
these guidelines.
1. You MUST put "CC Docket No. 96-263" in the subject line.
2. You MUST sign your message with your full name AND full
mailing address.
The FCC address is: ISP@fcc.gov
If this is NOT done, comments will be DELETED with no
consideration. So please write again following the above
guidelines.
Send this message to as many users as you can! Or we will
get charged by the minute for local phone service.
Your prompt attention is very important! All phone companies
are after this and are trying to sneak this in...do not sit
back and wait it out. Write today!!!
Address mail to: ISP@fcc.gov
Subject line must say: CC Docket No. 96-263
Body of mail must state your complaint and
your full name and mailing address.
Cut and paste or edit & personalize the following complaint if it is
easier
for you:
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This letter is to protest the proposed additional per minute
charges requested by the telephone companies. It is my belief
that Internet usage will diminish if users were required to
pay additional per minute charges. Your agency is supposed to
protect consumers not the telephone company. It could hurt or
destroy many small business' as well as children in schools
it will hurt all Americans the only beneficiaries would be the
telephone companies.