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The internet, the way you access this website, and every other website in existence, is at risk of becoming stratified and a new internet class struggle is about to unfold. Throughout the entire history of the internet, every website was considered an equal. This small blog got the same amount of bandwidth support from internet providers as giant websites like Amazon, but last week the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced new legislation was in order that would allow companies to pay internet providers fees to obtain ‘faster’ service. This should come as no surprise since, in America, if you have money, you have power.
Such small entities, like Lazy Activism, who cannot afford the pay to play system would receive worse service. Money shouldn’t decide who’s worth more, deeds and services should. This only allows giant companies to extend their reach and inch ever closer to monopoly status. This is not the fair, everyone-has-a-chance-to-prosper, free market that is defied by some.
There are those that are fighting back to ensure that Net Neutrality remains the standard. Lazy Activism urges you to sign this petition that will be presented to the head of the FCC. There are further steps to increase engagement on the petitions website, but consider reaching out to your elected officials and demand they do anything in their power to keep the internet fair for everyone. This is not a partisan issue, it is an issue that affects everyone who uses the internet on a daily basis. It especially hurts smaller businesses who cannot afford to monetarily grapple with large corporations.
Do not forget that net neutrality was a campaign promise by President Obama in 2008 and 2012. It would be a great shame if the President backed down from a principle that was promised twice, just because of Big Money lobbying efforts.
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