The folks at Consumer Reports provide some of the most trustworthy
reporting anywhere, doing lots of fact checking, with the highest
degree of integrity humans can exhibit. (yes, I've said that before,
and will repeat.)
Well, they explain Net Neutrality better than I ever could:
Network neutrality is a fancy way of saying the networks that deliver the Internet should treat all content, sites, and applications equally and shouldn't discriminate against certain traffic based on its source, destination or message. The basic idea is the Internet should be open so consumers have unrestricted access to lawful Web sites and online businesses can compete freely.
Some Internet service providers want to give preferential treatment to certain network traffic -for example, their own content or that of those willing to pay extra fees. Without network neutrality Internet service providers could block or slow down traffic to any Web sites or services they choose. Services, such as making free or cheap phone calls over the Internet, or streaming video, could be blocked. So could the sharing of lawful media content or access to certain political
content.
Even Senator John McCain was for Net Neutrality, before he was against it.
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Art Brodsky: Those Who Hate The Fairness Doctrine Should Love Net Neutrality
If conservatives truly understood the Fairness Doctrine, then they wouldn't go around using it as a justification for opposing Net Neutrality.
Art Brodsky: Crack Open and Crowdsource AT&T's Anti-Net Neutrality Campaign
All of the lobbying you read about is minor league compared to the telephone industry. Read on and you will get a first-hand look at the power of a real major league lobbying organization.
Rep. Ed Markey: Time for Net Neutrality
Since its earliest days, the Internet has been guided by the principles of non-discrimination and freedom. And as it continues to evolve, we are now faced with a choice.
Auburn McCanta: John McCain, Computer Geek
During the 2008 election, Senator John McCain famously admitted he didn't know how to use a computer and was only then learning to use a Blackberry. Oh, how times have changed.
