Comments on: Save the Internet! http://www.fugeelama.com/2006/12/save-the-internet/ You stay classy, San Diego. And thanks for stopping by. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:53:28 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Carlos http://www.fugeelama.com/2006/12/save-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-341 Carlos Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:16:41 +0000 http://carlos.fugeelama.com/2006/12/19/save-the-internet/#comment-341 Make that two responses; this one's from Congresswoman Susan Davis: <blockquote>Thank you for taking the time to support protecting internet accessibility for all people in the United States. I appreciate hearing from you on this important matter. I share your commitment to ensuring that Americans have access to a broad array of Internet services at a reasonable cost. In society today, the Internet is an invaluable tool for communication, business, education, and other pursuits. Those who are unable to take advantage of the benefits of Internet access suffer a clear disadvantage in each of these arenas. I also agree with you that network neutrality is an important issue with particular relevance to the regulation of broadband internet access. It suggests that to maximize human welfare, information networks ought to be as neutral as possible between competing content, applications and services. Since its inception, the Internet has offered unprecedented promise as a democratic and accessible medium. Rest assured, I share your view that this history of accessibility must be preserved for the sake of consumers. I will watch the progress on this issue closely, and I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind should I have the opportunity to vote on any relevant legislation in the House.</blockquote> Make that two responses; this one’s from Congresswoman Susan Davis:

Thank you for taking the time to support protecting internet accessibility for all people in the United States. I appreciate hearing from you on this important matter.

I share your commitment to ensuring that Americans have access to a broad array of Internet services at a reasonable cost. In society today, the Internet is an invaluable tool for communication, business, education, and other pursuits. Those who are unable to take advantage of the benefits of Internet access suffer a clear disadvantage in each of these arenas. I also agree with you that network neutrality is an important issue with particular relevance to the regulation of broadband internet access. It suggests that to maximize human welfare, information networks ought to be as neutral as possible between competing content, applications and services.

Since its inception, the Internet has offered unprecedented promise as a democratic and accessible medium. Rest assured, I share your view that this history of accessibility must be preserved for the sake of consumers. I will watch the progress on this issue closely, and I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind should I have the opportunity to vote on any relevant legislation in the House.

]]> By: Carlos http://www.fugeelama.com/2006/12/save-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-340 Carlos Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:51:03 +0000 http://carlos.fugeelama.com/2006/12/19/save-the-internet/#comment-340 I got a response back from Senator Feinstein! It's somewhat canned and no doubt sent by a staff member, but still nice to know that someone in Washington, D.C. actually reads their email: <blockquote>Thank you for writing to me about open access to the Internet and network neutrality. I appreciate hearing from you. I agree with the general principles of network neutrality that owners of the networks that provide access to the Internet should not control how consumers lawfully use that network and should not be able to discriminate against content provider access to that network. As Congress debates changes to our telecommunications laws this year, many different proposals have been offered regarding network neutrality. The question arises whether or not action is needed to ensure unfettered access to the Internet. I believe any workable solution must balance the needs of the network, service and information providers. Please know that when legislation regarding network neutrality comes before the Senate I will be sure to keep your specific views in mind. Again, thank you for writing. If you should have any comments or questions, I hope you will feel free to contact my Washington, DC staff at (202) 224-3841. Sincerely yours, Dianne Feinstein United States Senator</blockquote> I got a response back from Senator Feinstein! It’s somewhat canned and no doubt sent by a staff member, but still nice to know that someone in Washington, D.C. actually reads their email:

Thank you for writing to me about open access to the Internet and network neutrality. I appreciate hearing from you.

I agree with the general principles of network neutrality that owners of the networks that provide access to the Internet should not control how consumers lawfully use that network and should not be able to discriminate against content provider access to that network.

As Congress debates changes to our telecommunications laws this year, many different proposals have been offered regarding network neutrality. The question arises whether or not action is needed to ensure unfettered access to the Internet. I believe any workable solution must balance the needs of the network, service and information providers. Please know that when legislation regarding network neutrality comes before the Senate I will be sure to keep your specific views in mind.

Again, thank you for writing. If you should have any comments or questions, I hope you will feel free to contact my Washington, DC staff at (202) 224-3841.

Sincerely yours,

Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator

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