Governance or Neutrality?

Net Neutrality.  Ever heard of it?  It's not a foreign concept.  The Internet has somehow managed to remain free of it thus far, but there are those who are doing their best to implement it.

At first glance, the word 'neutrality' proves rather innocuous.  Used in the context imposed by the FCC, however, it is far from harmless.  In my opinion, it's another way in which the federal government will become involved in what is currently a system free of government regulation and control.

That which has now become an information highway found it's beginning within the telecommunication networks.  The same fiber optic and bandwidth lines used to carry mass quantities of voice information also carry digital information.  We've already experienced the effects of a government monopoly via the telephony operations.  The government will prove to offer the same results through Net Neutrality if given the freedom to do so; they will tax, monitor, regulate, and seek to control the Internet.  Who needs more government agencies?  As far as I'm concerned our government is far too big already.  With the constant evolution of technology, no ONE institution will ever be able to effectively (read: fairly) monitor and control the Internet.

Have you ever looked at the breakdown of your landline phone bill?  If not, do yourself a favor and take a closer look.  The amount you pay for phone services is maybe 50% of the bill; the other 50%, TAXES and regulatory fees.  Truthfully, I believe liberties are what our forefathers fought to preserve.  The Internet is one of the few places we can still participate on an equal ground.  Don't punish us for our success -- there are many forms of revenue to be had within the system as it IS.