These cable companies use their operations to present only one side of the issue because they don't want consumers to know there could be a choice for cable TV in this state.

It we get one of these in nine or 10 months, I would be as happy as can be. Consumers have no idea why it takes so long. The process points out the absolute need for a state law to change the system.

Today's announcement clearly shows our commitment to broadly deploy this industry-leading network in New Jersey. This is a once-in-a-lifetime transformation of the communications network serving these communities.

We're building the network because that's the way the technology is going, and frankly, this is what consumers want. If consumers have a choice, they want fewer companies delivering their service. They want one throat to choke versus multiple throats.

You hear horror stories of things that happened in the South, but many of those issues are still present. One of the things I see stressing our legal system, especially in a community like Fresno, is that it's still dominated by white males.

We are struggling to get participation from family members and retirees so they can present their concerns and issues for discussion. We need delegates from these groups to speak out and present issues.