Save the internet freedoms *URGENT*

[lisainmilo]

Forgive me if this has already been posted. I just seen this today and felt this is EXTREMELY important. We have to let our lawmakers know we donot want corporate America to decide which services will be best for us. If this law is passed:
Google users—Another search engine could pay dominant Internet providers like AT&T to guarantee the competing search engine opens faster than Google on your computer.
Innovators with the "next big idea"—Startups and entrepreneurs will be muscled out of the marketplace by big corporations that pay Internet providers for dominant placing on the Web. The little guy will be left in the "slow lane" with inferior Internet service, unable to compete.
Ipod listeners—A company like Comcast could slow access to iTunes, steering you to a higher-priced music service that it owned.
Political groups—Political organizing could be slowed by a handful of dominant Internet providers who ask advocacy groups to pay "protection money" for their websites and online features to work correctly.
Nonprofits—A charity's website could open at snail-speed, and online contributions could grind to a halt, if nonprofits can't pay dominant Internet providers for access to "the fast lane" of Internet service.
Online purchasers—Companies could pay Internet providers to guarantee their online sales process faster than competitors with lower prices—distorting your choice as a consumer.
Small businesses and tele-commuters—When Internet companies like AT&T favor their own services, you won't be able to choose more affordable providers for online video, teleconferencing, Internet phone calls, and software that connects your home computer to your office.
and MORE.

AT&T is already one of the republicans biggest contributors according to the center for responsive politics. http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/contrib.asp?Ind=B08&cycle=2006

I hope you will all let your lawmakers know how you feel about this. Please click this link to send a letter to your lawmakers. http://www.savetheinternet.com/

[MasonJar]

1. Thank you for posting. Done.

[snot]

2. K & R nt

[Eric J in MN]

3. Link to form letter

http://action.freepress.net/campaign/savethenet

[City Lights]

4. Sent an eletter to my reps.

According to the site, Dick Durbin is undecided on this. I'm going to make a note to call his office on Tuesday. Thanks for posting! :hi:

[lisainmilo]

5. Thanks...THIS IS IMPORTANT TO ANYONE USING THE INTERNET

New laws pertaining to the internet. see OP and follow links....
K&R

[Eric J in MN]

6. kick

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