Tim Bayer

Keep it free - and uninhibited

For work, I depend on the internet for running my business, research, checking facts and communicating with my clients. On a personal note I use the internet every day to keep in touch with friends, collect information and keep in touch with news and world wide developments.

I produce videos, I market and sell videos on the web. More than 90% of my sales come directly via the web. Without inhibited, high speed access for all, my business will be crippled. My ability to promote and sell my videos around the world will vanish - as a small business I cannot afford the overhead of world wide marketing and promotion. Limit the Internet and Bam! I am out of business.

A fast and equal access Internet is the great equalizer for small businesses. We can get do what the big guys do without the mega-dollar overhead.

Many of my personal emails contain video clips, multi-media or audio clips I produce which showcase my production abilities. Often my friends will forward or show my email content to friends and associates. This has led directly to more business for me. Like everyone - personal contacts (networking) has allowed me to build my small business. It is imperative that every person has high speed, uninhibited internet access so that small businesses and entrepreneurs can thrive.

I use the internet everyday for my work and personal pursuits. Do not degrade this freedom of information and access to the world wide community by limiting speed or usage.