Net Neutrality - Argument Against

I almost don't know where to begin.

First, I am thankful that Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) does not represent me. He does however represent approximately 626,932 Americans (As of the 2000 Census). And what do over 600,000 Americans say? That the internet is made of A SERIES OF TUBES!

Find the full audio of why he voted against the net neutrality bill here.

He complains that "My office sent me an internet" and it took almost five DAYS to get to him! Why? Because the internet pipes were full of movies being delivered by companies.

For a humorous take on why this happened, read what Ryan Singel and Kevin Poulsen have found using "Internet Forensics"

I will admit that being one of the oldest Senators might mean you do not understand "the internets" like those of us "young-uns" do. However, WHY is this man on the Senate Commerce Committee debating a telecommunications bill and net neutrality?

Listening to this man try and explain traffic routing and backbones (without understanding these terms, much less the general concepts) makes me cringe.

Do me one favor? If you read this little blog of mine, you undertand the internet better than many of our elected officials. Get out there and VOTE and actually make sure that you are represented by ELECTED officials that understand the issues you care about and are representing your viewpoints on the Senate floor.