FEDS GET READY TO REGULATE INTERNET

The FCC is preparing to regulate the Internet in the interest of "net neutrality."  While you have been resting comfortably on your laurels sending text messages and playing video games, the FCC is set itself up to deal with your Internet access just like it deals with your telephone access, your cellphone access and your radio and television reception.  Isn't that just dandy?  

What does it mean to you? 

1. Cost Increases - Now that your provider will have to pay federal, state and local taxes, expect them to pass the cost on to you.
2. Less Innovation - Investors will be less inclined to invest in infrastructure and new business offerings.
3. Impact of Free Speech - you well know that they will try to regulate content, particularly political content.
4. Slower speds - In Europe, where governments control the Internet, speeds are about 30 percent slower than in the U.S.
5. Lost Pricing Plans - If you like your plan, you may not be able to keep it.
6. Fewer Options - There will be less competition, meaning less marketing gimmicks.
7. Remote User Usage Costs Will Skyrocket - The regulatory impact will force many smaller providers out of business and the remaining ones will raise prices.  

(Thanks to NEWSMAX MAGAZINE)

Who do you blame for this?  Oh, I know... never mind; you're busy watching a movie on your computer.