Net neutrality

There are currently two bills related to the pending FCC regs and net neutrality.

The Markey (D) bill in the House, "Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009":

....to set the policy of the United States regarding various aspects of the Internet, including access, consumer choice, competition, ability to use or offer content, applications, and services, discriminatory favoritism, and capacity.

Makes it the duty of each Internet access service provider to:

[(1) not block, interfere with, discriminate against, impair, or degrade the ability of any person to use an Internet access service;
(2) not impose certain charges on any Internet content, service, or application provider;
(3) not prevent or obstruct a user from attaching or using any lawful device in conjunction with such service, provided the device does not harm the provider's network;
(4) offer Internet access service to any requesting person;
(5) not provide or sell to any content, application, or service provider any offering that prioritizes traffic over that of other such providers; and
(6) not install or use network features, functions, or capabilities that impede or hinder compliance with these duties.

Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate related rules.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill...58&tab=summary

And the McCain (R) bill in the Senate, "‘Internet Freedom Act of 2009’":

The Federal Communications Commission shall not propose, promulgate, or issue any regulations regarding the Internet or IP-enabled services....

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill...bill=s111-1836

IMO, both are ideologically driven.

One recognizes a government regulatory role to ensure openness and one doesnt.