"Internet Preservation Act" Seeks To Protect Internet Neutrality

[Omaha Steve]

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"Internet Preservation Act" Seeks To Protect Internet Neutrality - 04/27/07

The issue of “network neutrality” is back in the spotlight today as forces gather to push Congress to pass legislation that would make preserving “internet freedom” law. Jesse Russell files this report:

More than sixteen months ago, when the telecommunication companies began pushing legislation that would split the internet into two tiers and give them greater control over what Internet users see and do online there was barely a sound. But then a groundswell of supporters rose up, uniting the unlikely cast of organizations such as the NRA, Christian Coalition, MoveOn.org and more, to kill the legislation on the floor of Congress. In order to protect the future of network neutrality Senator’s Byron Dorgan and Olympia Snowe have drafted the “Internet Preservation Act.” According to small business owner Gary Maricle who operates NMchili.com, preserving net neutrality is important for his livelihood:

: “Tier pricing, with regards to internet usage, that scared the beegezus out of me. My entire income is predicated on being seen on the web.”

The Christian Coalition is once again stepping up, making the issue of network neutrality number two on their legislative agenda. The Collations director of communications Michele Combs said the Coalition plans to promote net neutrality during the Presidential campaigns.

: Net neutrality is a true family issue. We believe that it will affect millions of families around the country, and millions of families that are involved with our organization.

[Uncle Joe]

1. Thanks for the thread Omaha Steve,

my biggest concern at this point is a Bush signing statement attached to a law protecting Net Neutrality. I don't believe he gives a rat's posterior end about the will of the people, democracy, or the unfettered exchange of information. He believes in monopolies and authoritarian control, particularly if he is the authority.

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