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Accordingly , any legislation must , at a minimum , be measured against a basic checklist . Sun 's platform-independent JAVATM Technology , which can be implemented on many different system platforms and browsers , obviates the need for creating and supporting different versions of the same program . " Glass ornaments , electrical cords and even the Christmas tree can be dangerous , says Allen Walker , M.D ., director of pediatric emergency medicine at the Children 's Center . The national debate that has begun will continue and , I predict , will intensify . Unlike support based on book costs , support based on forward-looking costs will not support inefficiencies in a carrier 's network , better reflects conditions in a competitive market , and sends the correct signals for entry , investment , and innovation in the long run . Last year , I concluded that rural , high-cost issues should not be deferred while other aspects of universal service move forward . Portable support is consistent with the Joint Board 's recommendations and the principle of competitive neutrality , and will encourage competitive entry in high-cost areas .