There is a great article at the Washington Post by titled:
Net neutrality keeps the Web from running like an airport security line. And it might go away
Here are key points Mr. Fowler brings out:"But of course, airport security these days is all about a pecking order. There’s regular security and there’s the faster “TSA Pre” line. Then at many airports, if you pay extra there’s a “Clear” line, a “priority” line for pilots and first-class passengers, and even a super-fast celebrity line that comes with organic seaweed snacks (really).
Without the neutrality rules, Internet providers could set up their own fast lanes—meaning certain websites could buy first-class treatment, while others are stuck in cattle class. Providers could sell Internet service in packages, like cable-TV bundles. Service providers would also have the right to set up their own no-fly lists, blocking certain websites that they don’t like or compete with their own business.
For you, certain websites could slow to a crawl. Or perhaps they wouldn’t show up at all."
"We have to let the government police the Internet otherwise the Internet will end up like airport security, which is run by governments."
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the analogy about foxes and hen houses.
The point is: "Without the neutrality rules, Internet providers could set up their own fast lanes—meaning certain websites could buy first-class treatment, while others are stuck in cattle class. Providers could sell Internet service in packages, like cable-TV bundles. Service providers would also have the right to set up their own no-fly lists, blocking certain websites that they don’t like or compete with their own business."
DeleteYou trust monopolies and I don't is the bottom line.
You love monopolies. The Federal government is the biggest, most powerful monopoly in the world. And you want to give it control over just about everything.
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