The Case for Net Neutrality Repeal
Under new FCC chairman Ajit Pai, it appears the net neutrality rules ushered in by former FCC head Tom Wheeler will be overturned. By doing so, Pai finds himself firmly on the wrong side of public opinion: A poll from National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NTCA), an internet-focused trade and lobbyist organization, found that 61% of registered voters support net neutrality. CEOs of popular websites like Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and Twitter have also spoken out in favor of net neutrality.
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When ideas have popular support, they're often framed as infallible. And while I'm personally supportive of the broad principles of net neutrality, it's imperative to understand both sides of this debate. With that in mind, here's the case for the repeal of net neutrality.
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