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That would be "net neutrality".

Now we all use the internet. A lot. We are the internet dependent generation. Make that plural, generations.

It is important to know what the business end of a utility looks like. But we have commissions and shit to look after all the utilities. But none for the internet. Really.

So the FCC does or does not do its job. What do we care?

A lot, as it happens.

This is one of the best explanations for this whole thing that I have seen so far. And it is from, of all things, the new John Oliver show. He has a cogent, clear wit. The best kind.

Here is a summary text: John Oliver Explains Net Neutrality

"They shouldn't call it 'Protecting Net Neutrality' they should call it 'Stopping Cable Company F*ckery,'" Oliver shouts to a wildly cheering audience.

And here is the video which is rather long but worth it if you really really care about this. As you should. It won't hurt to watch this. You will get pissed off but you will laugh while you are enraging.

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