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| From | Hils <hils@saynotospam.net> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.misc |
| Subject | Re: holy crap: America's FCC passes Net Neutrality law |
| Date | 2015-02-27 09:39 +0000 |
| Organization | Aioe.org NNTP Server |
| Message-ID | <mcpe0c$b3f$1@speranza.aioe.org> (permalink) |
| References | <mcobvj$jgr$1@solani.org> <270220150759436176%timstreater@greenbee.net> |
On 27/02/15 07:59, Tim Streater wrote: > In article <mcobvj$jgr$1@solani.org>, RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> > wrote: > >> No link to provide, but you'll find coverage at both slashdot.org and >> soylentnews.org : >> >> The US government passed new legislation that enforces net neutrality >> and outlaws 'internet fast lanes' and prioritization of certain kinds of >> traffic. It also allows the USG to regulate ISPs like a utility. >> >> This is almost too good to hope for. The good thing about being so >> consistently disappointed by the USG over the past few years is that >> when they get something right, you are filled with a sense of elation. >> I'm amazed the corporate interests didn't win this one. >> >> Naturally, the vote passed along largely party lines. >> >> Off to pour myself a glass of scotch to celebrate. This is a great day >> for the Internet! > > For that part of the Internet in the US, you mean. Nothing to do with > the rest of us, although others may take note. "Others" meaning in particular the British government, which has, in almost all of its post-WW2 manifestations, done little more than emulate every anti-democratic measure, corporate collusion or military adventure which the USG bankrolls with American taxpayers money. This is the kind of legislation which has become exceptionally rare on both sides of the Atlantic, benefiting a majority of citizens rather than giving more power to an already-privileged minority.
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holy crap: America's FCC passes Net Neutrality law RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> - 2015-02-26 23:58 +0000
Re: holy crap: America's FCC passes Net Neutrality law Tim Streater <timstreater@greenbee.net> - 2015-02-27 07:59 +0000
Re: holy crap: America's FCC passes Net Neutrality law Hils <hils@saynotospam.net> - 2015-02-27 09:39 +0000
Re: holy crap: America's FCC passes Net Neutrality law RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> - 2015-02-27 13:27 +0000
Re: holy crap: America's FCC passes Net Neutrality law Tim Streater <timstreater@greenbee.net> - 2015-02-27 15:47 +0000
Re: holy crap: America's FCC passes Net Neutrality law RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> - 2015-02-27 15:36 +0000
Re: holy crap: America's FCC passes Net Neutrality law Rich <rich@example.invalid> - 2015-02-28 03:26 +0000
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