Net Neutrality

Net neutrality is basically the first Amendment as it relates to the internet. It advocates that there should be no restrictions by Internet service providers, or any other big wigs, on content that is available to anyone on the internet.

Just like the First Amendment, Network Neutrality is very important because it gives us the right to have access to what ever we may want to see on the Internet. I don't think anyone should restrict how much or what type of data we should have access to.

The debate on whether Network Neutrality is good or bad for the people has reached Washington. The House of Representatives will soon vote on a bill that could change the Internet as we know it. The bill in question would give the big phone and cable companies the power to pick and choose what the consumer would have access to and be able to see on the Internet.

The Internet is an information highway where everyone has access to whatever they want. That is what is so great about it. You need to do research for a school assignment? Well just log on and you'll find what you're looking for. You're looking for those cool shoes that you saw on TV? Well just log and search until you find them. It would be unfortunate if this would change.

It doesn't surprise me that all of a sudden "The Man" wants to step in and change what has been working so great for everyone. But we must not let this bill or any other similar one pass. We are living in the Information Age and the Internet is a main part of that. I'm sure if this bill were to pass we would find a way to work around it but why must "The Man" always step in and try to make things difficult for the average man?