Save The Internet

On December 26, I wrote an article called Who Owns The Internet pointing to the dangers of allowing the telecoms to control access speeds and access, period. They have lobbied key Congressmen to have provisions taken out of a bill that would have ensured net neutrality. The watered down bill is now before the House Energy and Commerce Committee and vocal opposition can make a real difference, possibly to get the language stronger.

Take a look at the link above which is a good primer on this issue and will take you a spot where you can write your congressperson. Mine is Anna Eschoo who is on the committee and is on the right side of this issue. In any case, make your voice heard, it does help. The open, democratic nature of the web has changed all of our lives for the better and it should not be taken for granted.