Many residents say they fear increasing the bridge's capacity will bring more traffic, pollution and noise.
Some in Western Europe fear increased crime or an increase in illegal immigration from countries like Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.
But the industry had not actively lobbied against the deal because cable companies are also busy buying one another and fear increased scrutiny from Washington.
The proposal has been embraced by some residents, who cite collisions and pollution, and opposed by others, who fear increased traffic on local streets.
The carbon tax was created to make industry and consumers fear increased costs in the hope that would reduce carbon emissions and help slow global warming.
The answer, in a case that has drawn intense interest from those who fear increased government intrusion on personal privacy, appeared elusive.
They fear increased liability for what they say in the "fairness opinions" they render on all mergers and acquisitions, he said.
Conservatives fear increased government spending will "crowd out" private sector investment.
Christians, Druze, and other religious minorities fear increased persecution, as in Iraq and Egypt.
The current Woodhaven Road extension plan continues to face opposition from area residents who fear increased traffic.
