Net Neutrality

is a government takeover of the internet which is considered a bad idea by the internet service providers since the people they are trying to rob are the same people the government serves

net neutrality (n.): A government takeover of the internet. This is considered a bad idea by the internet service providers since the people they are trying to rob are the same people the government serves.

is Obamacare for the Internet; the Internet should not operate at the speed of government.

Net Neutrality' is Obamacare for the Internet; the Internet should not operate at the speed of government.

is often argued for on the grounds that it will hurt innovation. More important is that it will hinder creating a democratic public sphere.

Ultimately, the current argument is "not having net neutrality will hurt innovation," and you can make that argument, but I would rather make the public good argument, which is not just about innovation or nurturing new companies that will add to the nation's GDP, it's actually about creating a democratic public sphere.

is like car manufacturers deciding which radio stations you can listen to based on the car you buy.

This Net neutrality stuff is like car manufacturers deciding which radio stations you can listen to based on the car you buy.

is a battle that can't be waged without net neutrality.

is not a government takeover of the Internet, as many of my Republican colleagues have alleged.

Net neutrality isn't a government takeover of the Internet, as many of my Republican colleagues have alleged.

is an overly cumbersome phrase. Instead of "Save Net Neutrality", "Stop Internet Toll Roads" makes it easier for people to understand the issue.

Instead of saying "Save Net Neutrality", say "Stop Internet Toll Roads" and people would probably understand the issue better.

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