Net Neutrality keeps the Internet free and open. But now it's in jeopardy.
The D.C. Circuit Court for Federal Appeals ruled that the Federal Communications Commission does not have the authority to require Internet service providers to abide by the principle of net neutrality.
This could mean the end of the Internet as we know it. Without net neutrality, Internet service providers can control what content you can see based on who pays them most.
The Internet revolution forever changed the way we communicate, but it could only happen because it was free and open. Stand up for Internet freedom. Save the Internet.
Dear [Decision Maker]
I strongly urge you to support net neutrality and guarantee that the Internet remains open and free.
Net neutrality is the right of all users of the Internet to access all content on the Internet equally. In practice, it means that Internet service providers cannot prioritize or block legal content as long as it does not harm the network.
[Your comments here.]
The principle of net neutrality is the cornerstone of what has made the Internet such a remarkable platform for business, communication, innovation and social change. The Internet has fundamentally revolutionized the way we all communicate by offering all users the opportunity to contribute their ideas to the online community. Without net neutrality, the Internet would shift from an open platform that encourages expression, to a paid platform where only the wealthily are able to participate.
Sadly, net neutrality is in danger. On April 6, 2010, the D.C. Circuit Federal Appeals Court slapped down the Federal Communications Commission because in 2006 the FCC vetoed Comcast's attempt to restrict its users from accessing legal file-sharing programs and content. The D.C. Circuit Court ruled the FCC did not have the authority to regulate this matter. In short, the court ruled that the FCC does not have the authority to require Net Neutrality.
The average Internet user currently spends 68 hours per month online, and approximately 73% of Americans use the Internet. This means that not only has the Internet become a staple in millions of American's lives, but it is in fact the dominant communication medium for the vast majority of Americans.
Please work to guarantee net neutrality and protect my rights and the rights of all Americans.
