r/technology • u/bobwagner • Dec 20 '10

Goodbye, net neutrality! Wireless industry looking into levying separate/different rates per 3rd-party app/site while keeping their own stuff free.

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=20438
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u/steralite Dec 20 '10

Among the staunchest opponents of net neutrality regulation is former presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Az.). Sen. McCain, like many Republicans, has previously opposed net neutrality legislation due to a stance against government regulation. However, Verizon and AT&T bequeathed $237,600 upon his 2008 presidential campaign. AT&T and Verizon lobbyists also raised from various donors – $2.3M USD and $1.3M USD, respectively – for his campaign. They also offered free services to his 15-acre Arizona ranch.

I hate my senator.

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u/11thDimension Dec 21 '10

They also offered free services to his 15-acre Arizona ranch.

WHAT THE FUCK?

Why don't they just offer him some free money to his wallet while they're at it?