Who writes pro-cable Internet legislation? Cable does

North Carolina's "An Act to Ensure That A Local Government That Competes with Private Companies in Providing Communication Services Has The Support Of Its Citizens" was sponsored by a prominent state lawmaker and backed by incumbent Internet service providers, including the cable lobby.

But it's not like those ISPs actually wrote the now-discarded bill, right? Well... this is what bill sponsor David Hoyle said when asked if the cable industry drew up the bill: "Yes, along with my help." When asked about criticism that he was "carrying water" for the cable companies, Hoyle replied, "I've carried more water than Gunga Din for the business community—the people who pay the taxes."