Net Neutrality Rules Overturned? Not So Fast

[Jefferson23]

April 8, 2011 04:51pm EST

The House on Friday voted to overturn the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules, but the measure is largely a symbolic gesture. It's unlikely to get through the Senate, and President Obama has pledged to veto the bill if it ever makes it to his desk.

The House passed H.J. Res. 37 with a vote of 240 to 179. It was largely split on party lines, with only six Democrats voting in favor of the resolution.

"Why in the world are we putting the government in charge of the Internet?" argued Rep. Fred Upton, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Democrats, unsurprisingly, had a different take.

"This is a bad bill, made worse by a terrible process," said Rep. Waxman, ranking member of the committee. "If enacted, this bill would give big phone and cable companies control over what websites Americans can visit, what applications they can run, and what devices they can use. Consumer advocates, civil rights organizations, high-tech companies, religious groups, and labor unions all say H.J. Res. 37 should be rejected. The Committee heard from more than 150 stakeholders urging Congress to keep the Internet open and defeat this bill."

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2383333,00.asp?kc=PCRSS03069TX1K0001121

[Uncle Joe]

1. Because the government is "We the People" not "We the Corporation."

"Why in the world are we putting the government in charge of the Internet?" argued Rep. Fred Upton, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Edit to add. It's too bad Upton; never read the Constitution he swore to defend and uphold.

Perhaps he needs a refresher course on the First Amendment.

Thanks for the thread, Jefferson.

[Jefferson23]

2. You're very welcome, and more than a few of them could use a

refresher course on the First Amendment..yep!