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To: 1010RD

Like everyone else, I’ve been following the FCC’s machinations with regard the internet - net neutrality, etc.

Wireless was relatively easy to control, since few people could manage the technical savvy to build/operate a transmitter.

But no one could ever control the printing press. Relatively cheap, easy to operate and ubiquitous.

I think the same with the world wide web. It’s too ubiquitous and resistant to control.


25 posted on 10/22/2010 4:29:43 AM PDT by abb ("What ISN'T in the news is often more important than what IS." Ed Biersmith, 1942 -)
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To: abb

The dangerous game for the Internet is oligopoly. Because it is a winner-take-all market you’ll have the big players pushing for regulation to keep/maintain market share. That’s its susceptibility.

We’ve got to resist taxing or regulation of the Internet.

They’re simply awaiting the opportunity to act - porno, gay bashing, “dangerous” information, financial fraud, etc.

Be on the look out!


28 posted on 10/22/2010 6:01:33 AM PDT by 1010RD (First Do No Harm)
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