Net Neutrality - Sen Franken And Judge Sotomayor

Senator Al Franken's first questions for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor are about internet neutrality.

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• Sotomayor
• Franken
• Net
• Neutrality
• netneutrality
• Internet
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[803brando]

The Private companies did not invent the internet, thats the first thing you need to understand. So building upon, and networking the internet doesnt make them the owners of the internet. There only job is to provide a technical means to connect to the internet(network) thats it, nothing more nothing less.

[redmoonspider]

Thank God somebody got that out in the open. Great question.

[TarnicUS]

Net neutrality is what we have now... Why would anyone want the greatest invention in communications history to be controlled by corporations with interests only in profits? This creates far more censorship than what we have now. Have you seen the internet, there is some disgusting and awful shit on here, so how can you say that net neutrality is government regulation?

[jefter7676]

Wow! never thought I'd agree with Al Franken on anything. Sotomeyer, I never heard so much words spoken and nothing said!

[pelican33pictures]

People, this is not a Conservative or Liberal issue. This is an American issue. And the Government needs to ensure that only the rich get richer. EVERYONE and EVERY COMPANY should have equal right to get its content to the American people - at the same speed for all!

[joethevoter1]

I make my living on line as a web developer and host. By extension, all of my customers also earn at least part of their incomes on the Internet. I sent them all a letter encouraging them to scream loud, long and often to both the FCC and their members of Congress. This is the page with FCC info. If you remain silent you do so at your own peril. Stuffdone com slash fcc

[aclose78]

@ferrozm well... The internet uses a lot of public resources and the infostructure necessary to start a reasonable company that can access a worth while customer base is quite frankly enormous. The real barrier to getting into the market is the cost to start the company. Besides that, what is the point in doubling up the infostructure? It's a waste of time and money. The regulations are barriers to the market only in that they keep profit incentives for starting a company low.

[aclose78]

@082550 Dude do you even read your own B.S. before you say it? I mean honestly has it crossed your mind that you haven't made ANY argument at all? All you're doing is attacking me and attacking Franken. Say what you want because anybody that reads your idiotic comments will be able to see clearly just how much of an idiot you are. RESPOND APPROPRIATELY?!?!?! ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME? YOU DIDN'T SAY A GOD DAMN THING YOU MOTHER FUCKING MORON. Shutting up isn't enough for you. Go die.

[ferrozm]

@aclose78 What i mean is that all legal or regulatory barriers into the market of internet providers should be abolished so as to allow more companies to start up. the proliferation of providers would allow more competition and would allow consumers more choices if the providers were to censor content not to mention lower the cost of providing.

[082550]

@aclose78 you are insulting. Your very existence exudes insult. Finish swallowing frankens shit and come back when you can respond appropriately...or just spit the shit out and then respond...but brush your teeth first because frankens shit will make your breath stink, but you must already know that. So just shut the fuck up and stay off our backs freak face.

[082550]

@aclose78 You are the douche bag. You have your nose so far up frankens asshole that you're beginning to smell like the turd franken is. It is a shame you can't fathom the size of boob franken is...but that is because your nose is up his ass. Now you better shut the fuck up so you can stop swallowing the shit franken is handing you. Maybe...just maybe...you are a freak and enjoy eating his shit after you masturbate on his pile. Does that cover it...nah...ran out of characters shit face.

[aclose78]

@ferrozm What does that even mean? access to the market of internet providing? I'm not trying to be insulting, I'm just curious. I would like to know so that I may respond appropriately.