2. Websites like Google, Yahoo! along with many democrats, are in favor of net neutrality as they assume that the the internet is working well as it is now, and there is protection of small sites and consumer protection. These are the companies that profit from the fact that any user can currently find almost anything through their service. The democrats believe that the people know what is best for themselves, and refuse to allow a dictatorship over their internet. The issue also exists over the high price of an internet speed that most of us take for granted. The cost of high speed cable internet approaches sixty dollars per month and many households are struggling to put food on the table let alone afford an appropriately fast internet service. Computers have become more and more affordable but the internet available for ten dollars a month is not agreeable with today's complex websites and thirst to upload large files like pictures and videos. It is a limit of self expression determined by social class. Libraries simply need more computers for free internet for those who cannot afford the monthly fee. Lastly, although technically against the law, download of copyrighted material could very well be a victim of net neutrality. Those who are for net neutrality believe that they can determine what is right an wrong.
3. Libertarian groups and pro-free market groups are opposed to net neutrality. They believe they know what is best for the people. Arguments against this are the needless regulation of the market and the stifling of innovation and investment.
4. I promote net neutrality, as I feel it is important for our society to have unlimited access to whatever information they want. The world would operate very differently if we had limited access, as communication would be restricted and it would be difficult to do research. Our society's access to the internet should remain versatile so everyone can have equal rights. If I wanted a restricted internet I would move to the People's Republic of China.
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