Senator Dorgan on Net Neutrality

[joe80dman]

I'd like to see the language of this Bill to see what the content truly is. These guys will say one thing to the public, but after the Bill is passed it turns out to be the complete opposite. Never trust Congress!

[buddy34]

1/7/10: Democratic senator Byron L. Dorgan of North Dakota has reportedly "suddenly decided to retire rather than wage an uphill fight for re-election."

[buddy34]

9/20/09: Reportedly "ever since the Internet took root as a mass communications phenomenon in the mid 1990's, a war has raged in Washington over the extent to which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would regulate the new medium, & until now the Internet has been largely self-regulated, & the FCC has taken a hands-off approach, & that could change soon if the Obama administration has its way."

[buddy34]

During the weekend, press reports revealed a stunning development: The Obama administration will announce Monday that the FCC would propose new rules to embrace what *it* calls "Net Neutrality," & Obama's "new Federal Communications Commission chairman, Julius Genachowski, will use a speech to the Brookings Institution, a liberal think tank, to announce the FCC proposals," according to those reports...

[buddy34]

On the face of it, "Net Neutrality" appears to be a popular & fair proposal to some people, but some people also contend that the proposals are nothing more than a backdoor way for "the FCC" to tighten federal control over the Internet by beginning with the regulation of Internet service providers...

[buddy34]

Genachowski will reportedly "propose new rules that would prohibit Internet service providers from interfering with the free flow of information & certain applications over their networks." Democrats in Congress have pushed for such controls in the past without success. In 2006, House Democrats offered an amendment to make "Net Neutrality" law, but the motion failed.

[buddy34]

Republicans warned of efforts to control the Internet, & Republicans have reportedly largely opposed "Net Neutrality", suggesting self regulation has "worked well" & Conservatives reportedly see "Net Neutrality" as a power grab that will benefit big Internet players while stifling smaller competitors. The previous FCC chairman, Bush appointee Kevin Martin, reportedly opposed "Net Neutrality" & "suggested it was not needed."

[buddy34]

The Libertarian CATO Institute, in a 2004 policy analysis concluded: "The regulatory regime envisioned by Net Neutrality mandates would also open the door to a great deal of potential 'gaming' of the regulatory system and allow firms to use the regulatory system to hobble competitors. Worse yet, it would encourage more FCC regulation of the Internet and broadband markets in general."

[buddy34]

Democrats in Congress have pushed for such controls in the past without success. In 2006 House Democrats offered an amendment to make Net Neutrality law, but the motion failed. During the presidential campaign, Obama said he would embrace "Net Neutrality," a cause... reportedly "championed by companies, & others, that don't want large Internet service providers denying or controlling their access to Internet users..."

[brder4ev]

You find someones stance on how they vote, go look and see how this Gentleman Votes instead of Speculating. If he votes for special interests or if he votes for his Constituents.

[rayruiz12345]

do these CEO's of big companies really need more money for fucking sakes..

[pork4allah]

I smell the evil ilk of Bilderberg Group & CFR member Rupert Murdoch.

"The most powerful clique in these elitist groups have one objective in common -- they want to bring about the surrender of the sovereignty of the national independence of the United States. A second clique of international members in the CFR comprises the Wall Street international bankers and their key agents. Primarily, they want the world-banking monopoly from whatever power ends up in the control of global government.

[sidewaysfcs0718]

that was a reply for DJBrokenHigh .....i ment he is a idiot !

[rappleduck]

I heard this act was in a 180 degree in the opposite direction to what it portrays. I heard that it gives more power to the ISP's to regulate and restrict the content you try to access based on a dollar value. I hope it gets amended or tossed out imo.

[hydraulikz]

yup theyre slowly changing the definition to fit their own agendas and is starting to mean completely the opposite. its a tactic to fool people gain support. i recently read they've just piggy backed it on a bill. i hope it doesnt get passed. stay informed!

[DJBrokenHigh]

Net Neutrality = Communism

Internet Freedom = Capitalism

[sidewaysfcs0718]

u are a fucking comunist man net neutrality is about freedom of net u IDIOT ! net neutrality is what is right now....if they start to limit our acces than its not neutrality anymore ..u idiot!

its people like u that make this world a stupid place

[louis12346]

Faster if you pay for the premium package Seems like blackmail where users have to pay for certain limited sites like cable companies offer package deals,only their choose if you have a lot of money you can upgrade and get what you get for free now its called Extortion and black mail by AT&T and big corporations Gee Wonder Why $ Oh no we poor folks will be stuck with AOL . alot of opposing Videos will only post comment after aproval

[THEoneANDonly1010]

Ha.

[beanstalkinc]

I may be from Canada bu that doesn't make me unaffected.

I have to say that the telco's have a good point. Their bottom dollar is being jeopardized and a with AT&T's measly $1.9 billion net income in Q4 of 2006 (a tiny 17% increase over the previous quarter) I don't know how any of them manage to stay in business.

NET NEUTRALITY IS KILLING THE TELCO'S!!!

And for those who can't detect sarcasm, this was an example. ;)

[saltjoe]

Q: How did a technical (prioritizing content for delivery method) become a "freedom of speech" issue?

A: eBay's ingenuity to dupe uninformed activist to fight for their battle. Congrat, Senator! You stoop to Rep. Sam Brownback's level (backer of Intelligent Design). I have as much confidence in your Net knowledge as in Brownback passing 6th grade biology class. Quit messing w/ things beyond your intellectual level. Either reeducate yourself, or resign and get a real job like the rest of us.

[judge6754]

LIke  your the smatest person on earth,,,

[s7rugg1e]

Again, welcome to the Orwellian "Internet Freedom Preservation Act," which will inject the government into the internet and ALLOW THE GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE CONTENT!

Lemme repeat that, ALLOW THE GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE CONTENT!

[lewis121701]

GOOOOO Big Government i just love it when the government fucks us in the ass. May I have some KY now.

[flarkfucky]

I just read the bill (it is only 9 pages long) and it appears on the surface to check out! Way to go Dorgan! I hope he receives (and the others who supported this bill) a flood of thank you letters!

[flarkfucky]

I agree that WE SHOULD READ THE ACTUAL BILL since the original telcom act that caused all the fuss in the first place was wrapped in a cloth of "consumer rights". But if this bill actually does support Net Neutrality then Dorgen should be praised!

[bbburton]

One word of caution: READ THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION!!! I want to believe that congress will in fact keep the internet free, but too often congress leaves the back door open and unwanted varments sneak in, and next thing you know they've taken everything and left you with the garbage.

[stonecast]

Awesome work, I fully support Net Neutrality.

[trextor]

Excellent.

[VerbalAikido]

very good!

[Datruth77]

We're going to push with you senator.

California Standing strong!

~~Datruth

[Datruth77]

We are gonna push with you senator.

California Standing strong.

~~Datruth

[tomlerom]

Thank you Senators Dorgan & Snowe!

[likelyriot]

keep the internet open and free! yes yes yes

[super240986]

unfortunately Bush is all for net neutrality... so we have no hope

[Kejento]

You mean against, right?

[CTerrian]

No, he's for it.

[antiNAU]

The only true democracy indeed. Are your district leaders going to support this bill? Make sure they know, they will be looking for work in two years if they don't support it!