Net Neutrality

The whole idea that we should trust corporations to keep the Internet open for us is pretty naive. Whenever their interests are at stake, beware. Also notice what always is brought out first to support their argument: lost jobs. The jobs loss will happen, but not because of regulation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,

"Employment in the telecommunications industry is expected to decline by 9 percent over the 2008–18 period, compared with 11 percent growth for all industries combined. Despite an increasing demand for wireless Internet, cable television, and mobile technologies, productivity gains will result in a reduced demand for workers. As telecommunications infrastructure becomes more reliable, for example, fewer workers will be needed to make repairs. Also, consolidation among organizations will lead to productivity growth across many occupational groups, as combined operations generally require fewer total workers."