Payment to Uncle Sam for ISP service

[Doug]

Hi Mike

You touched on the very thing that's got me mad about this internet usage fee. What is it for?
I understand and accept the fact that the government needs my tax dollars to build and repair roads and bridges, but the information highway?
Aren't most of these computer systems that comprises the backbone of the internet privately owned?
Perhaps I'm ignorant about these things.
Maybe it's my ignorance that makes me suspicious of their motives. What do you think?

[Cassiop]

OK, it's Christmas truce!
Mike, thanks for groaning with us. Of course, the Internet should be free! It's the best way to exchange ideas and encourage social and professional progress.
"Virginia doing away with the car tax?!!!" May I ask my American nationality?
To answer your question, yes, I'm a native to France and if you chat a long time with me you'll realize that my English is not as good as you think. Anyway, don't tell anyone cause I'd be taxed on my grammar mistakes!

Well, is everybody listening to me? I wish you a Merry Christmas and all the happiness you can possibly dream of. It snows, here! We're going to have a white Christmas!

[Doug]

Glad you are with us, Cassiop.
Your English is infinately better than my French.