Thursday, September 2, 2010

Net Neutrality, Part 2

I've said before that I don't know what to think about Net Neutrality (Net Neutrality - Google and Verizon, August 11, 2010). Is it all about equal access to the Internet? Or is it really about government control of the Internet?

This article from TheHill.com illustrates this question perfectly:
"Net-neutrality group challenged by ties to MoveOn.Org, ACORN"
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/115367-as-elections-near-net-neutrality-backers-challenged-by-moveonorg-and-acorn-ties

Yes, there is a headline political issue here (leftist groups versus conservative groups). But read a little deeper and check out these quotes from the article, which echo my questions about net neutrality:

"GOA was one of the charter members of Save the Internet, but a spokesman for the gun rights group said times have changed.

"'Back in 2006 we supported net neutrality, as we had been concerned that AOL and others might continue to block pro-second amendment issues,' said Erich Pratt, communications director for GOA.

"'The issue has now become one of government control of the Internet, and we are 100 percent opposed to that,' Pratt said."

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