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Verizon Wireless company is trying to end the federal policy of Net Neutrality. This would allow them to basically turn the internet into cable TV. They want to move data for companies, at a cost. To become the "middleman". Larger companies such as Facebook and Google could afford this, however smaller, less popular websites would not be able to afford it. This would mean that they would have to charge you. Verizon is fighting the act in Federal Court and Congress and they are pushing hard. If Net Neutrality is repealed, big companies will get more profit while small companies and consumers will lose money. Lastly, Verizon claims that it has a right to free speech, therefore they can choose what data they will send. Limiting what consumers view.
This issue ties into the role of government and free speech. Should the government protect our right to the internet. if they didn't than Verizon will sweep in and control what Americans see and charge them while they are doing this. The internet is supposed to be a place of completely free speech, in my opinion. I think that Verizon should not be able to do this and the government should step in and stop it.
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