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Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
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by BillSeitz
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Sep 5, 2008 11:22 am |
A common carrier is an organization that transports a product or service using its facilities, or those of other carriers, and offers its services to the general public.
Traditionally common carrier means a business that transports people or physical goods. In the 20th century, the term came to refer also to utilities (those transporting some service such as communications (TelCo/ISP) or public utilities). The term differs from private carrier, which operates solely for the benefit of one entity and does not offer services to the general public.
A property common carrier is an organization (often a commercial or private business but sometimes a government agency) that provides transportation of persons or goods, often over a definite route according to a regular schedule, making its services available to all who choose to employ them. Airlines, railroads, bus lines, cruise ships and trucking companies are examples of property common carriers.
semi-related to Net Neutrality?
Bill Seitz, fluxent at gmail dot com, Weblog