What is the FCC’s Net Neutrality? Did we oppose? Imagine having large companies have complete control and dictating everything you do, see, and or say on the Internet. Net Neutrality is known as the Internets “Guiding Principle.”[1] It allows Internet users to surf the Internet and use it freely, and keep large companies from dictating our Internet rights. Net Neutrality also maintains our freedom of speech, by not blocking or differentiating any online sites or applications that ride over our networks. When opposing Net Neutrality, it allows our networks, such as cable and phone, for example AT&T, to block its competitors, such as Verizon. Thus, making it impossible to see their services. This could happen in political aspects, debates, and any opinionated situation. This clearly diminishes our individual rights, and that has been the argument of many. American Civil Liberties Unions states, “Profits and corporate disfavor of controversial viewpoints or competing services could change both what you can see on the Internet and the quality of your connection. And the need to monitor what you do online in order to play favorites means even more consumer privacy invasions piled on top of the NSA's prying eyes.”[2] It was decided on Feb 26th that the Net Neutrality would be approved, and our rights were protected. The people for Net Nuetrality were very passionate and several people fought for their rights. Because of this, president Obama wrote a letter to the people (shown below) expressing his gratitude. Save The Internet Neutrality article states “This was a watershed victory for all the activists who had fought for a decade to protect the open Internet.”[3] Net neutrality is important in many aspects of society, for example, business. For starting up a business, or small business owners, it is important that they have full access to the web, and that is it fair to everyone. In business, Internet is used to advertise and showcase their goods. Save the Internet article states, “Without Net Neutrality, the next Google would never get off the ground.”[4] In societal aspects, net neutrality is also important for people of color. The Internet is a free space for stories and opinions for all types of people. Without Net Neutrality, people of color would lack benefits. It is stated, “But without Net Neutrality, ISPs could block unpopular speech and prevent dissident voices from speaking freely online. Without Net Neutrality, people of color would lose a vital platform.”[5] I believe it’s very important that Net Neutrality remains, because without it, we would lack the freedom that we deserve in the United States. We deserve to pick and chose what we would like to view and believe. By taking that away, we face problems that result in racism, bias and lack of our freedom of speech. These all go against fundamental rights that the United States enforces. [1] Net Neutrality, What You Need To Know http://www.savetheinternet.com/net-neutrality-what-you-need-know-now (March 4th, 2015) [2] ACLU, https://www.aclu.org/net-neutrality (March 9th, 2015 [3] Net Neutrality, What You Need To Know http://www.savetheinternet.com/net-neutrality-what-you-need-know-now (March 4th, 2015) [4] Net Neutrality, What You Need To Know http://www.savetheinternet.com/net-neutrality-what-you-need-know-now (March 4th, 2015) [5] Net Neutrality, What You Need To Know http://www.savetheinternet.com/net-neutrality-what-you-need-know-now (March 4th, 2015) Picture found from: https://www.whitehouse.gov/net-neutrality (March 9th 2015) |
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