Last year, I posted a couple of blogs about Net Neutrality. Now, I understand that a name like “Net Neutrality” does not sound terribly exciting, but it is, in fact, a subject very important to the life we take for granted in America every day.
Many of you responded to my first Net Neutrality post by digitally signing a petition or making your opinion known in some other way. I appreciate that!
Obviously, we weren’t the only ones who took action. People all over the country made their digital voices heard.
And our President has responded. (See the letter at right.)
Not only has the FCC voted in favor of a strong Net Neutrality rule, but the President himself has issued a statement about his plan for “keeping the internet open and free.”
The White House has also provided a clear explanation of what Net Neutrality is, how it was defended by the American people, and the path of policies and petitions that led us to where we are today:
- Net Neutrality, by WhiteHouse.gov
I think the whole issue is a fascinating example of regular people—the democracy—using today’s tools—the internet—to be involved in government, commerce, and personal expression.
Well done!
Related posts:
- Net Neutrality (it’s worth fighting for) – May 14, 2014
- Net Neutrality (it’s a democratic ideal) – May 21, 2014