Never give up on the Big Lie. Reading this you would never guess that the meaning of Net Neutrality is to prevent a few large corporations from controlling access to web sites.
McConnell (R-Ky.) also signaled the GOP will attempt to block such rules in the next Congress. "Today, the Obama administration, which has already nationalized health care, the auto industry, insurance companies, banks and student loans, will move forward with what could be the first step in controlling how Americans use the Internet by establishing federal regulations on its use," said McConnell.
While arguing against net neutrality, McConnell relied on the very same rhetoric about a free and open Internet that is used to bolster it, exploiting the confusion that surrounds the issue.
"Later today the Federal Communications Commission is expected to approve new rules on how Americans access information on the Internet. There's a lot of people rightly concerned. The Internet has transformed our society, our economy, and the very way we communicate with others. It served as a remarkable platform for innovation at the end of the 20th century and now at the beginning of the 21st century. And all of this has been made possible because people have been free to create and innovate to push the limits of invention free from government involvement. Now that could soon change," he said.
McConnell warned that regulating the Internet could reduce investment. "This would harm investment, stifle innovation and lead to job losses. That's why I, along with several of my colleagues, have urged the FCC chairman to abandon this flawed approach. The Internet is an invaluable resource and should be left alone," he said. "Many Americans will wonder as many already do if this is a Trojan horse for further meddling by the government. Fortunately, we'll have an opportunity in the new Congress to push back against new rules and regulations."
Most people just want to hear what they want to believe to begin with. That's the only explanation I can come up with.
McConnell (R-Ky.) also signaled the GOP will attempt to block such rules in the next Congress. "Today, the Obama administration, which has already nationalized health care, the auto industry, insurance companies, banks and student loans, will move forward with what could be the first step in controlling how Americans use the Internet by establishing federal regulations on its use," said McConnell.
While arguing against net neutrality, McConnell relied on the very same rhetoric about a free and open
Verizon, Comcast, and AT&T were not even in the picture when Internet was ramping up. They just brought up all the companies that actually built the net. Now all they are just trying to control it.
How nice!
Internet that is used to bolster it, exploiting the confusion that surrounds the issue.
"Later today the Federal Communications Commission is expected to approve new rules on how Americans access information on the Internet. There's a lot of people rightly concerned. The Internet has transformed our society, our economy, and the very way we communicate with others. It served as a remarkable platform for innovation at the end of the 20th century and now at the beginning of the 21st century. And all of this has been made possible because people have been free to create and innovate to push the limits of invention free from government involvement. Now that could soon change," he said.
McConnell warned that regulating the Internet could reduce investment. "This would harm investment, stifle innovation and lead to job losses. That's why I, along with several of my colleagues, have urged the FCC chairman to abandon this flawed approach. The Internet is an invaluable resource and should be left alone," he said. "Many Americans will wonder as many already do if this is a Trojan horse for further meddling by the government. Fortunately, we'll have an opportunity in the new Congress to push back against new rules and regulations."