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April 25, 2006
Net Neutrality
A group of the largest telephone and cable companies in the U.S. are trying to become "Internet gatekeepers", taxing content providers to guarantee speedy delivery of their data and such. Of course, the potential for censorship, blocking data or services, slowing the delivery of "rival" information, and other bits of nastiness is ripe. Ensuring that strong support for "network neutrality" remains in place is a goal that will keep the U.S. portion of the Internet viable. So, if you are in the U.S. and want to help, check out:
Sign the petition and see where your representative stands on the issue.
Well, sadly enough, the Markey Amendment was voted down 34-22 on April 26, 2006.
The SaveTheInternet site holds out hope that momentum has favorably shifted, but time (as always) will tell...
:: Update: May 25, 2006 - The House Judiciary Committee passed the "Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2006" a definite step in the right direction and a major victory for the SaveTheInternet movement.
Posted by John on April 25, 2006 4:41 PM
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