[sf-lug] [Fwd: Senators attacking Net-Neutrality]

[Alex Stahl]

Here's the thing... while I absolutely support the concept of net
neutrality, the danger in regulating it is that it falls into the hands of
lobbyists.  Be fearful that any net neutrality laws will be subjected to
regulatory capture.
On Feb 18, 2011 12:51 PM, "jim" <jim at systemateka.com> wrote:
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> From: Bobbie Sellers <bliss at sfo.com>
> Reply-to: bliss at sfo.com
> To: jim <jim at well.com>
> Subject: Senators attacking Net-Neutrality
> Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:17:59 -0800
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> Dear Friend,
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> Senators in Congress are pushing a “Resolution of Disapproval” that
> would strip the FCC of its authority to safeguard our free speech rights
> online… at a time when phone and cable giants are moving to block our
> ability to connect with others and share information.
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> If their resolution passes, the FCC would not just be barred from
> enforcing its existing—and already weakened—Net Neutrality rule, but
> also from acting in any way to protect Internet users against abuses
> from the likes of AT&T, Comcast and Verizon.
>
> Take action here:
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> http://act2.freepress.net/sign/resolution_of_disapproval/?source=conf
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> Thanks,
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> later
> Bobbie Sellers
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