'Net Neutrality' Is Socialism, Not Freedom

Advocates of imposing "network neutrality" say it's necessary to ensure a "free" and "open" Internet and rescue the public from nefarious corporations that "control" technology.

Few proposals in Washington have been sold employing such deceptive language -- and that's saying something. But few public policy ideas can boast the unashamedly socialist pedigree of net neutrality. Full Story »

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Chris Finnie
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by Chris Finnie - Oct. 20, 2009

Hmmm. I've heard this kind of "reasoning" before. I believe it's called guilt by association. Somebody who backs net neutrality holds socialist ideas, therefore the whole concept is a commie plot. Lakely ignores all the other supporters and their arguments and focuses his witch hunt on just the ones who have said things he can attack. There's little context. And no arguments from the many businesses who want neutrality--which you would think would appeal to the Examiner. But it is just in time for Halloween. The best thing it has going for it.

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