Random thoughts21 Jun 2007 02:14 pm
What internet regulation has to do with corn farmers
Bet you didn’t think there could possibly a logical connection. Well, neither did I. But in a filing to the FCC to support strict regulation of the Internet NBC states: “For example, in the absence of movie piracy, video retailers would sell and rent more titles. Movie theatres would sell more tickets and popcorn. Corn growers would earn greater profits and buy more farm equipment”.
Grabbing at straws, are we? More on that here.