FCC just voted to gut Tile II net neutrality rules

[Terminally_Chill]

Last edited Thu Dec 14, 2017, 02:51 PM - Edit history (2)

Source: the Hill

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to repeal its landmark net neutrality protections, capping off a months-long campaign by the agency’s Republicans to deregulate the broadband industry.

The FCC voted 3-2 along party lines Thursday to scrap its 2015 Open Internet Order as Democratic lawmakers and dozens of activists protested outside.

In a dramatic moment, the meeting was abruptly evacuated in the middle of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's remarks ahead of the vote.

Reporters and attendees were forced to exit the hearing room and leave their belongings as police brought in K-9 units to sweep the room. Attendees were allowed to re-enter the room within 15 minutes of the evacuation.

Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/technology/364887-fcc-votes-to-repeal-net-neutrality-rules or,

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we are dangerously close to an internet mirroring our current right wing hate radio situation.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

1. They haven't had the vote yet.

Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel is still testifying.

Edit: she just finished. Now Ajit Pai is speaking.

Reddit is wrong.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?438447-1/fcc-vote-repealing-net-neutrality-rules&live

[lamp_shade]

2. I'm watching.

[Terminally_Chill]

3. True, your right .

but she is the last of 2 democrats testifying, Carr and O'Lie-ly are on the bandwagon so the deed is as good as done.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

4. I think someone just phoned in a bomb threat.

"On the advice of security," we're leaving the room.

[LudwigPastorius]

5. Worthwhile to contact your Congresscritter, I guess...

but, I'll temper my expectations.

Most people opposed the GOP tax bill too. Republican Congressmen are not in the business of listening to what the people want.

[onenote]

6. While it only requires a simple majority to pass, it can still be vetoed

So, in the end, it requires a 2/3 super majority unless you think Trump wouldn't veto a CRA joint resolution undoing what the FCC just did.