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Originally Posted by TexaninVA
Here's a much simpler thought experiment ...
Imagine you're a centralized powerful government and that, because of a statist view of the world, wants to control everything ... especially because you think the poor rubes are not bright enough to make their own choices, plus its your duty to make everything "fair." Thus, the only solution is for the Government to take full control of the Internet but give them platitudes about how it's good for them so call it something that sounds nice, like "Net Neutrality."
Perhaps add a new slogan too , maybe something along the lines of "If you like your Internet, you can keep your Internet."
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Rules of Thumb and Adages do not always translate to the "Best Balance" in our real world where there are very real conflicts of interest (usually power and money)!
Ever wonder why the "Big Government, Overreach.. via Regulation" red flag gets waved?
Because most people know very little about the issue in the communications industry... most know absolutely nothing about it. However, by shouting something that distract some people by way of "Emotional Political Rhetoric"... it distracts them and gets them focused on some other aspect of the issue!
Besides, the FCC Chairman is a lifelong Communications industry insider! So, once his brief tenure at the fcc ends, where do you think he will go?
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LA Times:
A Washington insider with close ties to the media and telecommunications, is expected to be tapped as the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
Tom Wheeler, who has headed lobbying associations for both the cable television and mobile phone industries, is the leading candidate to succeed Julius Genachowski as chairman of the regulatory agency, Washington insiders confirm.
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D.C. insider Tom Wheeler likely to be nominated to head FCC - Los Angeles Times