For the past three decades, the U.S. government has actively perpetuated a hazardous monopoly favoring microwave-based wireless technologies. At the heart of this issue lie the Telecommunications Act of 1996, specifically Section 704, and the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) outdated, scientifically inadequate safety guidelines established in the same year. This unprecedented scenario not only stifles innovation but directly violates the Sherman Antitrust Act and threatens the health of current and future generations.
The Unconstitutional Shield: Section 704
Unlike historical cases of government inaction, Section 704 explicitly prohibits local governments and citizens from challenging the placement and safety of wireless infrastructure based on health concerns. Imagine a scenario where a law made it illegal to protest the sale or distribution of cigarettes due to health concerns. This hypothetical situation reflects exactly the current reality under Section 704 concerning microwave technology, clearly infringing upon citizens’ constitutional rights under the First Amendment (freedom of speech) and the Tenth Amendment (states’ rights).
Fraudulent and Inadequate FCC Guidelines
The FCC’s 1996 guidelines, exclusively based on thermal effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation, deliberately ignore significant scientific evidence of non-thermal biological harm. Entrusting the FCC, an organization without medical or biological expertise, with overseeing public health risks associated with RF radiation is inherently flawed and negligent. For nearly 30 years, these guidelines have provided a false assurance of safety, directly contributing to the unchecked expansion of hazardous microwave-based technologies.
Antitrust Violation: The Sherman Act
Historically, government-sanctioned monopolies inevitably lead to stagnation, lack of innovation, and public harm. The Sherman Antitrust Act was specifically enacted to prevent such monopolies and promote free-market competition. By legally protecting microwave technology from scrutiny or competition through Section 704 and inadequate FCC guidelines, the U.S. government has violated antitrust laws, intentionally blocking the adoption of safer, emerging technologies such as Li-Fi (Light Fidelity), a wireless communication method using visible light.
As an inventor and advocate for these safer, innovative technologies, the current regulatory environment actively suppresses potential advancements in favor of maintaining a hazardous monopoly. This suppression of market competition directly undermines the principles of American capitalism, innovation, and public welfare.
Historical Precedent of Government-Sponsored Monopolies
Throughout history, government-backed monopolies have consistently resulted in substantial harm to public health and innovation. The early monopolies in the oil and railroad industries faced antitrust actions precisely due to their negative impacts on society. However, the current situation with microwave technology sets a dangerous new precedent: rather than passive complicity, the government has actively crafted legislation and guidelines to shield an industry explicitly from scientific and public scrutiny.
This scenario exceeds historical precedents because it proactively prevents innovation, transparency, and public advocacy for safer solutions. Such active governmental intervention to protect harmful industry practices is not merely unethical—it is illegal and constitutionally indefensible.
Revolving Door of Influence: A Conflict of Interest
The intertwined relationship between the FCC and the wireless industry further exacerbates this issue. Regulatory officials frequently move directly into industry positions, and industry executives assume regulatory roles. While industry-government transitions are standard practice in many fields, it becomes unacceptable when public health and safety are at stake. Officials responsible for regulating health-related technologies should face restrictions, such as significant cooling-off periods, to prevent conflicts of interest.
However, if health and safety oversight responsibilities were appropriately transferred to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—an organization equipped with necessary medical and environmental expertise—this concern would be substantially alleviated. The current arrangement at the FCC creates a glaring conflict of interest that undermines public trust and safety.
Restoring Regulatory Integrity: Transferring Oversight to the EPA
To resolve this ongoing crisis, the regulatory oversight of wireless radiation must be urgently transferred from the FCC to the EPA. The EPA’s extensive medical, biological, and environmental expertise positions it as the rightful authority to establish scientifically robust, health-protective standards for RF radiation exposure.
A Call to Action: Protecting Future Generations
It is imperative to repeal Section 704, dismantle the existing FCC regulatory framework, and implement stringent antitrust enforcement to restore fair market conditions for safer technologies. By transferring authority to the EPA and adopting transparent, scientifically grounded guidelines, we can ensure a safer, innovative future for wireless communication. Our actions today will directly determine the health of our children, grandchildren, and generations beyond. It’s time to reclaim our right to a healthy, technologically progressive society and end the government-sponsored monopoly that has endangered public health for far too long.
