21.   But the company argues that it is not responsible for what its users do with its technology.

22.   But the companies argue that they sell honorably.

23.   But the Bell companies argue that they face growing competition on many fronts, and that the prohibition prevents them from fighting back.

24.   But the companies are arguing that they have done nothing wrong.

25.   But the company argued against any single safety needle standard, saying that it would kill off innovation and competition.

26.   But the company argued that such findings in no way implicated it.

27.   Cable companies argue the virtues of their own systems, while BellSouth touts what it believes are technological advantages of DSL.

28.   Cable companies argue they should be allowed to negotiate access deals without government regulation.

29.   Cable companies will also argue that ADSL is slower than their cable modems.

30.   Cable companies argue that space is limited, and that forcing them to run more than one signal from any given broadcaster is an infringement on their rights.