Network Neutrality

Network Neutrality is a term and agreement that preserves the free and open Internet. Net Neutrality means that Internet service providers may not discriminate between different kinds of content and applications online. It guarantees a level playing field for all Web sites and Internet technologies. But all that could change soon.... 

Naturally when people log onto the Internet, they think that will be able to access whatever web site they want, whenever they want to go there. They think that they can use any feature we like -- watching online video, listening to podcasts, searching, e-mailing and instant messaging -- anytime they choose to. People also think that attaching devices like wireless routers, game controllers or extra hard drives to make their online experience better.

 Large cable and telephone companies would like to charge money for smooth access to Web sites, speed to run applications, and permission to plug in devices. These companies believe they should be able to charge Web site operators, application providers and device manufacturers for the right to use the network. Those who don't make a deal and pay up will experience discrimination: Their sites won't load as quickly, and their applications and devices won't work as well. Without legal protection, consumers could find that a network operator has blocked the Web site of a competitor, or slowed it down so much that it's unusable. This is totally wrong.

Overall I think all people should become involved. So that the Net Neutrality

• Prevents ISP's or the Government from controlling or filtering internet content without a court order.
• Keeps the internet open, maintains a maximally useful public information network aspires to treat all content, sites, and platforms equally.
• Prevents corporations from overriding the standards that the internet already operates on.
• Supports the “end-to-end principle,” assures that "all like Internet content must be treated alike and move at the same speed over the network."