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I believe issues are being confused among those passionate on net neutrality.

I don't think ANYONE here wants the FCC to have any further jurisdiction (especially over the internet) and power.

People view it as a loss for the net neutrality fight and overlook the implications of the FCC being the white knight to win the battle.

BUT, I think many here agree that the FCC should be able to enforce net neutrality in the sense of having jurisdiction over the delivery of the service known as the internet and it stops there, just like telephone. The FCC can't sensor what you say on a telephone, but they could have dropped the hammer on a telco for not allowing you access to certain area codes or making you wait longer to connect with someone just because they feel like it.




Do you think the FCC (or those who lobby it passionately) will stop with a small bit of power voluntarily?


Do you think a company like Comcast will stop with a little bit of price discrimination?

The FCC can be held accountable by the public to a much larger extent than any company.




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