You may recall our post on Net Neutrality and how important it is for those of us struggling to make money online. We contacted our Congressional representative, Ted Kennedy and here is his response on the issue:
Thank you for your recent letter on net neutrality. I appreciate hearing your views on this issue.
The Internet has been a great benefit to our society and continues to hold immense promise for connecting people, providing ready access to educational resources and generating increased commerce. I’m proud to have been the first Senator with a website, and I’ve always found it useful for informing and staying in contact with the people of Massachusetts.
I believe that all Americans should have equal access to modern telecommunications technology and should be able to enjoy the lawful Internet content of their choice. I agree that we must preserve the freedom of the Internet and make sure the nation has the technology and the resources to keep it at the cutting edge.
We must ensure that the Internet continues to grow as vital part of our economy, where consumers can find the best products and best services at the best price, where small and large businesses alike can compete in the global economy, where students and concerned citizens have access to an immense array of news and information and a vast outlet for social dialogue.
I’m concerned, however, that the bills currently being considered in Congress will stifle this growth. We must find a way to ensure that cable, telephone and wireless companies that provide Internet connections don’t become the gatekeepers of the Internet, limiting or controlling the content that flows to and from our homes and businesses. At the same time, we must ensure that the Internet’s technology and infrastructure will continue to improve and expand to meet the needs of the consumers and the businesses that rely on it.
Effective leadership can and should make certain that the continued growth and expansion of the Internet does not mean limiting free and open access to the Internet.
The Judiciary Committee, on which I serve, has long had a major role in defining legal standards governing telecommunications. The Committee recently held a hearing to examine the net neutrality issue more fully and to determine the Committee’s role.
Please be assured that I will work with my colleagues in the Senate to develop legislation that is fair to consumers and will benefit the economy as a whole. Thank you again for contacting me about this important issue.
Sincerely,
Edward M. Kennedy
Hang in there, Ted. I couldn’t have said it better myself!
Regards,
Killer
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