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That is entirely redefining what net neutrality actually is, then arguing that because it's not 100% effective at solving the redefined problem, we shouldn't do
by gregmac 9y ago
That is entirely redefining what net neutrality actually is, then arguing that because it's not 100% effective at solving the redefined problem, we shouldn't do it at all.
Net neutrality is mostly about last mile.
If your town has five restaurants but one has signed contracts so it's the only one that serves your favorite type of beer, you can argue that it's unfair and beer regulation is necessary, but that's an entirely different problem than if a cop stands at the end of your driveway and physically prevents you from leaving if you are even thinking of going to one of the other restaurants. Or maybe worse, only allows you to go to one of the other restaurants. It's not a stretch to say once the cop is there, they can also regulate what other stores you go to, what products you bring into your house, what delivery companies are allowed, or what type of car you can drive.
Net neutrality mainly prevents that cop from standing there. It doesn't attempt to solve all possible ways your freedoms can be restricted, but it does try to tackle a pretty damn invasive and wide reaching one you otherwise can't do much about.