Congress Defend Net Neutrality? You've Gotta Be Kidding!
Greed Collides With Free Speech
Members of the key House Technology Subcommittee recently voted to give phone and cable companies absolute, unrestricted power over the Internet.
They passed a “resolution of disapproval” that would strip the FCC of its ability to protect Internet users — letting companies block our right to speak freely and share information on the Internet.
This resolution opens the door even wider to corporate abuse. The House seems determined to pass this bill.
Already, cable giants like Comcast may be effectively restricting access to competitive video services, and wireless carrier MetroPCS has unveiled a plan to block users’ access to most video and audio sites.
Congress defend net neutrality? You’ve Gotta Be Kidding!
Category: You've Gotta Be Kidding
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TechCruch talks to Senator Al Franken at SXSW about the importance of Net Neutrality – [VIDEO] http://techcrunch.com/2011/03/14/techcrunch-interview-senator-al-franken-talks-net-neutrality-and-his-morning-workout-routine/
“…the most important free speech issue of our time.”