Net-neutrality: the debate heats up on the eve of election

With a looming power shift in Congress, the debate over net-neutrality is heating up. No one knows what the outcome of the election will be. But every one is concerned about slow economy, joblessness, and housing woe. Once again, people seek change to recover from the sluggish state of the economy.

Reshuffling decades old telecommunication law poses a risk, both politically and economically. It’s hard to predict what impact the net-neutrality will have on economy. Taking away a free-market model in favor of a state-controlled policy does not seem logical because it removes competition. On the other hand, government accountability to control malpractices by the large organizations could enhance public trust and equal distribution of technology.

Either way, net-neutrality is a two-edged sword, not easy to handle but it must be disarmed from the grip of political quagmire and corporate power.

Please follow the link below to read an article written by Karen Kerrigan of The Washington Post on this debate.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/29/AR2010102905957.html

Source: The Washington Post