It is becoming increasingly apparent that there are agencies like the FCC that should be out of reach of political ideologies, but technically competent and autonomous as long as they fully meet the needs of the public.
It’s not going to matter much anyway. The FCC will repeal Net Neutrality, the courts will go in, and they may actually win. But in the end Ajit Pai will get millions in rewards for his action, and will laugh all the way to the bank, even if he is removed as FCC chairman.
The idea of eliminating net neutrality is so heinous that I cannot comprehend even the most ardent Republican wanting its elimination…. but I guess I cannot fully fathom how despicable those minds are.
I really very much appreciate Brian’s use of Theodore Roosevelt as today’s voice of reason. I think it is very fitting for his personality.
When I was a Soldier in Bosnia our mission was to ensure free movement for the Bosnian people on their roads. It is beyond time that the internet be treated like any other highway and that we all need free and equal access on it.
There are no net neutrality “laws”. Only regulations enacted by that same board of un-elected scoundrels. That is why if you want anything to last past the current administration, there must be a legislative solution.
The irony is that at the same time that the telecomms companies railed against “net neutrality” as regulatory overreach, they also supported state laws which banned cities and other municipalities from providing broadband services to their residents (thus helping enforce their effective monopolies). I thought the FCC of 2015 also said those sort of state laws were illegal (or something to that effect) … what is the status of all that?
Kalkkuna over 6 years ago
Money talks, pixels walk. Not sure the people will take the power back on this.
superposition over 6 years ago
It is becoming increasingly apparent that there are agencies like the FCC that should be out of reach of political ideologies, but technically competent and autonomous as long as they fully meet the needs of the public.
nostrebornod over 6 years ago
It’s not going to matter much anyway. The FCC will repeal Net Neutrality, the courts will go in, and they may actually win. But in the end Ajit Pai will get millions in rewards for his action, and will laugh all the way to the bank, even if he is removed as FCC chairman.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 6 years ago
The idea of eliminating net neutrality is so heinous that I cannot comprehend even the most ardent Republican wanting its elimination…. but I guess I cannot fully fathom how despicable those minds are.
I really very much appreciate Brian’s use of Theodore Roosevelt as today’s voice of reason. I think it is very fitting for his personality.
Durak Premium Member over 6 years ago
When I was a Soldier in Bosnia our mission was to ensure free movement for the Bosnian people on their roads. It is beyond time that the internet be treated like any other highway and that we all need free and equal access on it.
braindead Premium Member over 6 years ago
The “reason” to repeal net neutrality is so that ATT/Verizon/Comcast will be able to make investments in technology and innovation.
As if they have no money now.
The primary ‘innovations’ they will make are new ways to erect barriers to competition and to squeeze consumers.
They will make more money in the billions — and millions will go to Republicans in the form of secret tax-deductable ‘campaign contributions’.
Strawberry Hellcat: Gair I gall, ffon I’r anghall over 6 years ago
And…just like that (along party lines, of course), net neutrality is gone.
gorillazilla over 6 years ago
There are no net neutrality “laws”. Only regulations enacted by that same board of un-elected scoundrels. That is why if you want anything to last past the current administration, there must be a legislative solution.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 6 years ago
And just wait, soon there will be “Net Police” swiftly shutting down ANY dissenting opinio————-Signal Lost
Striped Cat over 6 years ago
Teddy going along with the national parks.
Teto85 Premium Member over 6 years ago
American “exceptionalism” strikes again. Why be like the civilized world when we can do it the ’Murican way.
shawnc1959 over 6 years ago
The irony is that at the same time that the telecomms companies railed against “net neutrality” as regulatory overreach, they also supported state laws which banned cities and other municipalities from providing broadband services to their residents (thus helping enforce their effective monopolies). I thought the FCC of 2015 also said those sort of state laws were illegal (or something to that effect) … what is the status of all that?