Favorite Quotes from the Net Neutrality Docket

“I view the open internet as a common right and open path to knowledge exchange.  No one group or groups should  have  ownership rights over a common good.  I believe the open internet is the future, a (free and public) roadway to informing, educating and improving ourselves, allowing the people the unencumbered right to gain critical knowledge and information for jobs, public safety , knowledge discovery and exchange  and  improving our overall well being.”

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020527931

“Too much greed has already destroyed too much of our great nation - the banks, wall street, the oil spill, the faltering economy, the appalling and growing gap between a very tiny minority of rich people and a huge majority of those living in poverty, and the shrinking middle who are losing their homes and everything they've worked for - all because of the greed of corporations.  I beg you to not allow the Internet to become yet another pawn in the hands of the rich who care not for the welfare of anyone besides themselves.”

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020523528

“But our hopes and dreams are threatened without an open Internet.  We would stand to lose the competitive fairness that comes from an open Internet.  Without this we may not be able to sustain ourselves by doing what we love to do.  The FCC must act to ensure great American spirit of entrepreneurship is allowed to flourish.  We must preserve job opportunities for our citizens and protect consumers by maintaining a competitive playing field.

Residents of Louisiana, like myself, have been witness and victim alike to the improper fraternization between the federal government and Corporate America.  The FCC must take heed of our nation's tragedy and set and strong example for rest of Washington.  Do not let big business threaten the livelihood of Louisiana residents once again!”

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020532118

“I am housebound. The internet is where I primarily get social interaction. It's how I view the world, and how I visit it. Net Neutrality will allow me to continue having unfettered access to the world. I am not a cripple online. The lack of Net Neutrality could cause me to truly become disabled online, as well as offline. The free-flowing Web allows me to live to the fullest I am able. Muzzling this free flow muzzles me.... unless, perhaps, if Verizon, Comcast, et al. decide that I can continue having free access, if I pay more.”

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020527273

“As a small business owner, I rely on free and open internet access to reach new and existing customers, and expand my market base.  I also use it for research, communication with other professionals, and in my personal life for independent news media and personal hobbies.  The Internet is the most free and democratic public platform for free speech yet devised.  It's inherent character promises to enable all citizens equal opportunity in our pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness.”

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020524792

“I use the internet every single day of my life. My future in a career as a software engineer depends on my access to the internet always being readily available, and not to be limited in any way(s).  Without the internet being open I will not be able to view guides and user written books on forums, blogs, tutorial sites, and other web sites, because these companies will overcharge them to run as fast as the other sites, and then I'll be learning at a much slower pace. Censoring our internet not only stops freedom of speech and violates our amendments, but it is an advocate of devolution, and will degrade all of man kind.”

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020515057

With newspapers dying and presenting less and less real news I rely on the Internet to find out what's happening.  I particularly use it to find out about the actions Congress is taking concerning the issues of the day by checking the Congressional record.  This allows me to check on what the members of Minnesota's delegation is doing and what their concerns are about the bills going through Congress. As more and more information by the government (at all levels) is transmitted by the internet the more the public is relying on it to keep informed and conduct their business with the various departments of the government.  If control of this resource is given to a few, powerful corporations who in turn [are] controlled by one individual or a few people not answerable to the public then they will be the ones to control the government.

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020522664

“A free and open Internet is absolutely essential to my career. Because of a free and open Internet, I am able to work from home, support my family, and be a good mom. I am a freelance writer who has many commercial clients. I provide web content, feature articles, radio and tv scripts, ads, etc. Much of my clients' face time with their consumers is via the Internet. This is the direction business has gone. I would be out of a job without free, uncensored access to the Internet, and so would many of my clients. The Internet provides many jobs, and allows working mothers to make a good living and still be at home with the kids. Jobs like these do a world of good for everyone. Working from home, using Internet, means I don't use gas or add congestion to the highways. There is no downside to Net Neutrality, other than a few giant corporations may not make a few extra million dollars over what they make now. Keep it free for everyone so everyone benefits.”

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020515083

“My husband and I use the internet to get tons of news from all around the world and access to every type of information to make our live easier and better informed.  I don't want any conglomerate to be a gatekeeper as to what I can have access to.  Please reclassify broadband as a "telecommunications service" and keep the Internet open and free of corporate gatekeepers.”

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020515357

“I use the Internet for email, to keep in touch with my family who live so far away.  I use the Internet to read news and keep up with current event, as well as events here.  I use the Internet for ordering movies.  I do all my Christmas and gift shopping online.  I purchase many other items online to avoid going to town, which is too long a drive sometimes and other times the weather won't permit it.  I used the Internet for job searching.  There is SO MUCH to lose without the protection of the FCC and Net Neutrality.

You, at the FCC, are standing between us and the big corporations that want to line their greedy pockets using this wonderful connection to the world.”

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7020515478