Chucklehead Politicians About to Ruin The Internet
The chuckleheads in Congress today know no bounds. These two clowns take the cake:
Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas)
Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-Illinois)
I just got a heads up on this piece of startling news:
"Congress is pushing a law that would abandon the Internet's First Amendment -- a principle called "Network neutrality" that prevents companies like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast from deciding which Web sites work best for you -- based on what site pays them the most. Your local library shouldn’t have to outbid Barnes & Noble for the right to have its Web site open quickly on your computer.
Net Neutrality allows everyone to compete on a level playing field and is the reason that the Internet is a force for economic innovation, civic participation and free speech. If the public doesn't speak up now, Congress will cave to a multi-million dollar lobbying campaign by telephone and cable companies that want to decide what you do, where you go, and what you watch online.
...The Coalition believes that the Internet is a crucial engine for economic growth and democratic discourse. We are working together to urge Congress to take steps now to preserve network neutrality, the First Amendment for the Internet that ensures that the Internet remains open to innovation and progress.
From its beginnings, the Internet has leveled the playing field for all comers. Everyday people can have their voices heard by thousands, even millions of people. The SavetheInternet.com Coalition -- representing millions of Americans from all walks of life -- is working together to ensure that Congress passes no telecommunications legislation without meaningful and enforceable network neutrality requirements."
You can find out more at Save The Internet.
Further background on this REALLY IMPORTANT issue can be found at:
The Internet Freedom Fight: A Round-Up
The Fight for Internet Freedom
Big business + Politicians = destruction of all that is holy and good
Posted by: Darnel | April 27, 2006 at 01:54 PM