Dane Louis

Maintain Internet Neutrality!!!

The points raised below do a perfect job of representing the argument against letting privatized corporations such as AT&T, Verizon, etc. excercise ANY discretion with regards to internet traffic. From what authority would they impose such discretion? They are in no way representatives of moral, ethical, or even practical discretion; their only interest would be to make money and impose control. The neutral internet is one of the most valuable, fascinating, and important developments in the history of technology, information, and communication, and it must be maintained!

Below is a set of points that beautifully and succintly supports the above argument.

Net Neutrality is essential to free speech, equal opportunity and economic innovation in America. Since the FCC removed this basic protection in 2005, the top executives of phone and cable companies have stated their intention to become the Internet's gatekeepers and to discriminate against Web sites that don't pay their added tolls.

This fundamental change would end the open Internet as we know it. It would damage my ability to connect with others, share information and participate in our 21st century democracy and economy. The FCC must ensure that broadband providers do not block, interfere with or discriminate against any lawful Internet traffic based on its ownership, source or destination.