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Why the FCC Wants to Smash Open the iPhone

quick answer: the US is not a completely free capitalist market and is beholden to certain laws and regulations that protect consumers. this is what makes american products and services sought after around the world or else everyone would make the lowest common denominator of products. the public good (not charity, not socialism) is an important part of that formula. simply watch how ostensibly plain-vanilla banks are melting down all around us to get an idea of what footloose avarice will get you.


On Aug 01 10:43 PM Michael J. Golde wrote:

> 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.