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Google & Verizon's Real Net Neutrality Proposal

langelgjm writes "Announced this afternoon in a joint conference call held by CEOs Eric Schmidt and Ivan Seidenberg, Google and Verizon have released a joint net neutrality proposal in the form of a 'suggested legislative framework for consideration by lawmakers.' This comes on the heels of last week's assertion (and subsequent denial) that Google and Verizon were close to concluding talks that would permit Verizon to prioritize certain content in exchange for pay. A look at the actual text of the framework shows some positive net neutrality principles, but there is also some more curious content: 'Wireless broadband' is singled out for exclusion from most of the agreement, and providers would be permitted to prioritize 'additional online services... distinguishable in scope and purpose.' Public Knowledge, a watchdog group based in Washington, has criticized the agreement for these provisions."

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  1. you're a fucking retard by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I'd rather you eat a big nigger dick and choke on your own vomit than listen to you express your opinion that corporations should have any say-so in American citizens freedom.

    To the google/verizon employee who upvoted you, may they also suffocate on massive nigger dongs.

  2. Re:Lesser of two evils? by commodore64_love · · Score: -1, Troll

    >>>I'm extremely happy with our public fire protection, garbage, and water service.

    Me too. It's just the other 99% of government that sucks. Like that portion that is fining me $950 for not having hospital insurance. In a society that celebrates the Pro-Choice right of women to kill human fetuses, I too should have a pro-choice right to not buy a product I don't want. My body. My choice.

    And don't give me nonsense about You paying for my medicine if I get sick. I'd sooner die than steal your money. Keep it in your own pocket.

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    "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." - historian Evelyn Beatrice Hall