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[–] ScorpioGlitch 2 points (+2|-0)

Do we really need to have this discussion? Again? You are literally trying to sell us on the idea that companies can be trusted with our rights. History tells us that we cannot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsh_v._Alabama

Not to mention that they're going to do literally anything they can as long as it gives them money and power.

It's almost like you have not learned any of the entirety of human-kind's history.

[–] Butler_crosley 1 points (+1|-0)

Marsh v Alabama actually proves my point. The government stepped in when rights were actually being infringed upon. That's when the government should step in, not preemptively when it isn't happening.

I'm fully aware the same reason true unbridled capitalism won't work is the same reason communism won't work: human nature. But that doesn't stop me from wanting to get closer to true capitalism. I'm in the AnCap and Minarchist ideological realms (depends on the day and topic as to which one I'm identifying with).

[–] ScorpioGlitch 0 points (+0|-0) Edited

It proves my point that businesses will do as they plase.

But we know it’s going to happen again. The best way not to be controlled is to be preemptive, not reactive. Enforcing net neutrality now means we don’t have to try to classify geoups of businesses as holding monopolies. Kind of like how banks and businesses raise gun sales ages without regard to rights. That fight is still coming. Might as well put a stop to it now.

[–] Butler_crosley 1 points (+1|-0)

Except Net Neutrality grew the monopolies instead of preventing them by not allowing startup companies to lay new lines if they wanted to. It was cost prohibitive for the small companies to expand because the big companies got the FCC under Obama to write in regulations that benefitted the biggest companies.

NN wasn't necessary when it was written because it wasn't a problem when it was written and now the big scary corporations have gotten bigger and are in position to do the very things NN was supposed to prevent because of the regulations that eliminated potential competition. Now that the regulations are relaxed these big companies are scared of competition so they are convincing everyone that they will start doing what NN controlled if it isn't brought back. I say make them compete, and let the small companies have a level playing field to start from, not one that the Googles, Comcasts, and AT&Ts have rigged under the auspices of protecting the consumer with NN regulations.