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Thread: Net Neutrality
The repeal of Net Neutrality is a very scary thing. As stated in OP, they can put certain sites behind paywalls, and slow your internet when you attempt to access certain websites. I am 100% for Net Neutrality. I think that if I'm paying Cox to provide me with internet services, that I shouldn't be stonewalled when I want to watch Netflix, or Youtube.

Consider the implications of Net Neutrality. If they can see which websites you view, because this is necessary to determine whether or no you need to pay an extra fee in order to access it, whats to stop them from always viewing your browser searches and websites you visit? The invasion of privacy would be limitless.

It also doesn't hurt to mention the fact that Ajat Pai also has connections in multiple organizations that would benefit from this. He used to work for Verizon, and also has had quite the bias towards the Sinclair Broadcast Group. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, because why would someone be so dead-set on doing something as controversial as this unless he had a motive.

Let's take a look at the Sinclair Broadcast Group. Recently, two Democrats in the House of Representatives have asked for a probe into the FCC, though mainly pointed at Ajit Pai's personal bias towards them. Basically what they are saying is that recent legislation that the FCC has passed greatly benefits this single organization. These accusations are fairly without evidence, but it definitely warrants a greater look into the issue.

I believe that the appeal of Net Neutrality will be passed, as the FCC is mainly a conservative organization at the moment. However when it reaches Congress, it will be appealed as many of the conservatives in congress disagree with the actions Ajit is taking.

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