"net neutrality" is about big companies gaining control of BGP peering via government regulations so they can save money on bandwidth.
Funny how Google and similar companies are arguing in favor of net neutrality, yet they aren't arguing for elimination of monopolies where cities have given companies like Comcast exclusive rights in exchange for installing fiber or other networking infrastructure around the city. Google has entered similar exclusive relationships with their Google Fiber offerings. That's why there is so little choice in picking an ISP in many locations.
These companies aren't arguing in favor of free speech on the internet or for more consumer choice when they support Net Neutrality. They trying to save a few shekels on data bandwidth at the expense of a free and open internet.
Net Neutrality is about neutrality like the Patriot Act is about patriotism.
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