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We do not "all agree". The internet got to where it is today without the FCC shepherding it along; it'll be just fine. The FCC is the USA's only national censo
by gojomo 13y ago
We do not "all agree". The internet got to where it is today without the FCC shepherding it along; it'll be just fine.
The FCC is the USA's only national censorship agency - fining broadcasters for "dirty words" or other indecency. It enforces the telecommunications wiretap requirements (CALEA). If we ever get a national blacklist like in the UK or Australia, it'll be the FCC that enforces it – the exact same ISP-meddling staff that would be imposing some "neutrality" formula.
At most, the government should be enforcing antitrust rules when concentration occurs, not dictating service details and pricing. (Doing that actually tends to benefit national, concentrated operators – because those know how to work DC to their benefit.)
Tell the FCC to have no more regulatory control over the internet – digital publishing – than the total non-involvement it has in book and periodical publishing. Don't invite it into a position of extra power.