Slashdot has a great summary of the latest net neutrality happenings. Some in Congress are taking action, after public stories of companies acting badly.
Once upon a time, there was honest disagreement over whether libertarian ideas about the internet and free markets or whether government regulation would produce the most vibrant, productive, online communities.
Now that we know that Comcast and others in a free market will stifle creativity and personal communication, possibly by breaking laws, it seems clearer that government protection of individual rights against the threats of huge powerful companies is necessary. So, ironically, thanks Comcast! You may be an evil corporate citizen, but by staying on the leading edge of evil technology, you gave the Congress motivation to act!
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