The United States government, through Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the FCC’s outdated safety guidelines, has actively established and maintained an unprecedented government-sponsored monopoly favoring microwave-based technologies. This monopoly is not just ethically and constitutionally questionable—it explicitly violates antitrust principles set forth by the Sherman Act. The suppression of public discourse regarding health risks associated with microwave technologies, combined with intentionally inadequate safety guidelines, stifles critical innovation and endangers public health.
The Unconstitutional Shield: Section 704
Unlike historical precedents where government inaction allowed dangerous industries to flourish, Section 704 represents active governmental interference, prohibiting citizens and local governments from challenging the placement of wireless infrastructure on health grounds. Imagine a scenario where a law explicitly prohibited questioning the safety of cigarettes—this is exactly what Section 704 does concerning microwave technology. This law blatantly undermines the First Amendment right to free speech and the Tenth Amendment right to state sovereignty by blocking citizens’ ability to protect their communities.
The Fraudulent FCC Safety Guidelines
In tandem with Section 704, the FCC established safety guidelines in 1996 focused solely on thermal effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation. These guidelines deliberately ignored substantial scientific evidence of non-thermal biological effects. The FCC, an agency lacking any medical expertise, was inexplicably tasked with public health oversight, a responsibility it has neglected for nearly three decades. These guidelines have provided a deceptive veneer of safety, protecting microwave technology at the expense of the public’s health and safety.
Violation of the Sherman Act: An Antitrust Issue
Historically, government-sanctioned monopolies have always resulted in public harm, market stagnation, and suppression of innovation. The Sherman Act explicitly prohibits government-sanctioned monopolies designed to suppress competition. By enacting Section 704 and issuing fraudulent safety guidelines, the government has unlawfully protected the microwave industry, blocking safer technological advancements.
As an inventor and advocate for safer, innovative alternatives like Li-Fi, it is evident that the current regulatory environment actively prevents these emerging technologies from competing fairly. This is not simply a regulatory oversight; it is an antitrust violation of monumental proportions.
Historical Context of Government-Sponsored Monopolies
Throughout American history, certain industries have occasionally benefited from government complicity in the form of protective regulations, resulting in monopolistic control and significant public harm. The early 20th-century monopolies in oil and railroads, for example, faced antitrust actions precisely because government protections allowed unchecked industry dominance and public exploitation.
The current situation with microwave-based technologies sets an even more dangerous precedent. Rather than simple government inaction, this scenario involves explicit laws and deceptive guidelines specifically crafted to shield microwave technologies from competition and public scrutiny, actively preventing safer technologies from entering the marketplace.
Transferring Regulatory Authority to the EPA
Given the FCC’s proven inability and unsuitability to handle public health oversight, the responsibility must be urgently transferred to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an organization with relevant medical and environmental expertise. Restoring regulatory oversight to the EPA ensures that health and safety standards are scientifically sound, medically verified, and focused on the public interest rather than industry profits.
A Critical Moment: Restoring Innovation and Health
The active suppression by the U.S. government is detrimental not only to public health but also to constitutional freedoms and the free-market principles fundamental to American innovation. Repealing Section 704 and transferring oversight from the FCC to the EPA represents more than regulatory reform—it is a restoration of fundamental American values.
By dismantling this unconstitutional and unethical monopoly, we can foster a truly competitive marketplace, prioritize public health, and encourage the advancement of innovative, safer technologies. It is imperative to act now, breaking the barrier that currently stifles innovation and threatens the well-being of every American.
