Free Wi-fi Prompts BellSouth to Withdraw Donation

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"Shortly after learning of the New Orleans plan for free city-wide wireless internet, Bellsouth Corp. withdrew an offer to donate a damaged building to be used for police headquarters. According to the Washington Post, 'Bill Oliver, angrily rescinded the offer of the building in a conversation with New Orleans homeland security director Terry Ebbert.'"

No, I'm not going on another political rant, but I had to post this one. So like, geee, who thinks this is a savy public relations move? I'm just sayin'. Might not be the brightest move. So can we say they are pulling a Cruise yet, or is it too early?