Who Would Want Government Takeover of the Internet?

One word answers: Progressives. Statists. Leftists. But to be specific right here at home, I doubt you'd be shocked to learn that Al Franken thinks this is a good idea. And Minnesota's ACORN and Soros picked Secretary of State will be speaking at an upcoming public meeting on "Net Neutrality".  Here are the details from an e-mail form Minnesota Majority.

A proposal to classify the internet as a public telecommunications utility would allow the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the internet. Proponents of the plan bill it as “Net Neutrality,” ostensibly to ensure that all data is treated equally by internet service providers, but in reality this is an attempt by the federal government to seize more control over the delivery of online content. Most people are perfectly happy with the way their ISPs deliver data. Market forces ensure that ISPs provide quality service, and access to the data consumers want. The FCC reclassification plan is a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.

On Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 PM, there will be a public hearing on “The Future of the Internet” at South High School in Minneapolis. Net Neutrality and FCC plans to regulate internet communications are the main topics.

Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie and FCC commissioners are among the featured speakers. Senator Al Franken has championed the “Net Neutrality” cause and may also be in attendance.

TAKE ACTION

Let your voice be heard on preserving a free market internet by attending this public meeting.

Location:  South High School, 3131 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN (Auditorium)
Date/Time:  Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, 6 p.m.
Featured Speakers:  FCC Commissioners Michael Copps and Mignon Clyburn and Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie