Michael J. Golde

Why Android Is Gaining Ground on Apple

This is a simplistic and self-righteous article of limited anecdotal value. Apparently tens of millions of people disagree with you. Otherwise please explain the iPhone phenomenon that everyone else gets but to which you are philosophically opposed on a misperceived notion of capitalism and competitiveness.

Why the FCC Wants to Smash Open the iPhone

I completely disagree with this article. Apple invented and owns the iPhone and has the right and duty to maintain the integrity of its product as it sees fit. I am sure Apple rejects apps all the time it consider inappropriate because of content, competition with the basic functions of the iPhone itself, etc. It also receives significant financial incentives to enter into exclusivity arrangements with carriers like AT&T. Why shouldn't AAPL have the right to decide if it can make more money by being tied to a carrier or not? That's what they are supposed to do for the benefit of its shareholders, not for the public at large.

I am getting tired of the socialist mentality overtaking business decisions in the country. AT&T has invested good money into getting as many paying customers to use the iPhone under various payment options. If people don't like the plans, they don't need to use an iPhone.

As an AAPL shareholder, the government should stay out of the business of dictating Apple's or AT&T's business practice. Or if GOOG wants access to the iPhone, they should have to pay for that access. GOOG seems to want everyone to give everything away for free simply because it does so.