Posted on 12/21/2010 10:43:13 AM PST by DBeers
The Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules that will govern how Internet providers treat Web traffic and services, a move that sets the stage for a heated political battle on Capitol Hill come January.
Led by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, the Democrats on the panel voted on Tuesday to approve the first enforceable net neutrality rules, which will prohibit Internet service providers such as AT&T, Verizon and Comcast from blocking access to lawful content and websites.
Adopting the net neutrality order is a much-needed win for Genachowski, who has been trying to find a compromise on the divisive issue for the past two years.
“Given the importance of an open Internet to our economic future…it is essential that the FCC fulfill its historic role as a cop on the beat to ensure the vitality of our communications networks and to empower and protect consumers of those networks,” Genachowski said at the meeting.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
I hope somebody “regulates” their internet...
THIS IS A CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS.
If they think we protested last year, just wait until this comes up next year. The folks will not stand for this.
The FCC should be disbanded as it serves no useful function.
How many emplyees does it have?
crap... and more crap. I hope the newly elected shoo this down when January comes.
Curious this would happen at the exact same time as this:
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/12/21/venezuela.media.laws/
We tried it you little people’s way.
And we found out that you say things we ruling elitists don’t agree with.
So we’re going to take your free speech.
When you learn how to use it, then you can have it back.
Now pay your taxes, we need a raise. :)
Its time to boil the tar and pluck the feathers...
Someone get us some rails...
According to this article, the new rules “will prohibit Internet service providers such as AT&T, Verizon and Comcast from blocking access to lawful content and websites.”
How is that a bad thing? I admittedly don’t know what “net neutrality” is ...
...and rope.
These commie maggots have overstepped their authority. SHUT IT DOWN!
Anyone remember all the leftists who used to run around screaming when Bush Jr. & Sr. was President about how the Republicans wanted to stifle freedom of choice and creativity?
Where are these morons now?
The list, ping
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The media and the Dems lie when discussing their intentions.
I don’t get it either.
net neutrality is more like what we have now than the alternative, which would allow cable/ISP companies to control access to websites. If they didn’t like certain websites, or if certain websites didn’t pay extra money, they could block them or slow the feed to a trickle.
It’s the tip of the iceberg. Once it starts it goes down hill quickly and what they want to do is regulate what you see & read.
They've been hired to work in the Obama Administration to work on stifling freedom of speech and choice and creativity...
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