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I think it is wonderful that the "Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008" (HR 5353) was introduced, but what is the likelihood of it actually getting passed? Congress has already shown that they side with the telecoms when it comes to Net Neutrality, so why would they vote in favor of this legislation now? Nothing has happened in the last year that I know of that would make them change their minds, nor has the media paid much attention to the net neutrality issue. If this type of legislation is going to succeed I think we have to work on engaging and informing the vast majority of Americans who are not part of the technorati and don't think about this issue very much. Of course, if Clinton or Obama becomes President I think there will be a much greater chance of net neutrality legislation succeeding.
- Carver

by cct299 on Mon Feb 18, 2008 at 06:45:33 PM EST