I’m not sure if you guys ever heard of Net Neutrality?  This is a current development seemingly threatening the Internet.  A debate is going on whether or not Internet access be limited to those who can “afford”.   As we all know, the Internet at this time is a free way of information accessible to everyone.  Rich or poor, sane or not, everyone has equal access.  Some politicians in the US are passing a bill to give the big phone and cable companies the power to pick and choose what you will be able to see and do on the Internet.  Those who  are currently controlling Internet access would like to build a two-tiered system to block the access of those who cannot afford.

Though I am not fully convinced that they could ever control the Internet fast lane, this just brings a concern for all of us who consider Internet to be an avenue of expression, data gathering and communication.  I just felt that these politicians are merely looking for some meaty reason to rip people of money when taxes are just ain’t enough to fill their pockets.

Posted: June 28th, 2008 under Blogging, Events, articles.
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