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Net Neutrality the Necessity in our Bill of Rights

   

     Even though the repeal of net neutrality has come and gone, the effects of it are still heavily discussed and debated about. But, backing up, what is net neutrality and why is it such a big deal? Net neutrality is an act that was instituted in 2015 which forces internet service providers or ISPs to provide consistent internet speeds regardless of the website. In my opinion its easier to understand in a case where net neutrality is not instated. When not in effect, ISPs can vary internet speeds and potentially slow the internet all-together, then make companies pay extra if they want their site to load faster. This all sounds somewhat reasonable, the ISPs are allowed to change their business model and potentially pocket some more dough. But, this greatly effects the market for small and large companies. Larger companies might be able to spare the extra money to stay updated with the best internet, but smaller up and coming businesses will suffer drastically because because they can't afford to pay ISPs extra. Net neutrality has now been repealed since 2017.

     Ro Khanna, a member of the United States House of Representatives has been growing ever more concerned about issues due to the lack of net neutrality. In this article Khanna proposes an ''Internet Bill of Rights" where he highlights certain rights that citizens should retain while on their devices. He mentions how something like companies collecting data off civilians without consent goes hand in hand with what net neutrality was trying to get rid of. He firmly believes that big companies-especially ones that data mine- should be completely transparent. After all, being online is a necessity these days but now without net neutrality one has to ask, is it safe?

     In your opinion, how do you feel about net neutrality? Does it belong in our day and age? Do you think the internet should be capitalized or do you think the federal government should have jurisdiction over it?

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  1. Mr. LawlerOctober 26, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    I think the internet should be seen as a utility, of sorts, and I'm in favor of net neutrality because it has become such a common tool for people to use in their daily lives. Nice post, Tyler.

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