Debate over Spectrum Auction and Sen. Ted Cruz's Position
Sen. Ted Cruz is facing criticism for his support of auctioning off government-controlled electromagnetic spectrum, with major cell service companies on one side and cable companies and the Pentagon on the other. The debate is heating up with aggressive ads attacking Cruz, claiming he is giving military spectrum to the Germans.
Key Points
- Spectrum auction has been successful in driving American innovation and economic growth
- Sen. Cruz advocates for auctioning valuable spectrum to preserve America's global technology leadership
- Concerns raised about potential national security implications of spectrum auction
Pros
- Auctioning spectrum can raise significant revenue for the federal government
- Can lead to innovation, economic growth, and job creation
- Helps maintain America's global technology leadership and national security
Cons
- Criticism that auctioning spectrum could compromise national security
- Concerns that it could benefit foreign entities like T-Mobile backed by the German government
- Potential negative impact on defense posture and intelligence community