(Crossposted at lethologica)

Just wanted to spread awareness of the concept of Network Neutrality.  If you haven't heard of it, check out http://www.savetheinternet.com.  You don't have to look to far into this issue before you realize that this is an issue which could fundamentally alter the future of the Internet, and not in a good way.

As someone who has worked in the interactive industry for nearly a decade, I can say without a doubt that abolishing protections that keep the Internet free from corporate interference in the flow of information would be a major step backwards and diminish the United States' in the global technology market.

Below the fold is the content of an email I sent to my everyone in my address book as well as my representatives in the House and Senate via SaveTheInternet.com.

Yesterday, after reading a letter by Josh Silver of FreePress.net on Altercation, regarding the launch of StopBigMedia.com, I wrote a post on my limited-readership local political blog based in Lowell, Massachusetts regarding that launch and the proposed FCC media ownership rules changes which prompted that coalition. I also once again banged the drum of Net Neutrality, which I have been writing about for a while now. As a web designer for small businesses, and a blogger, I know exactly how much the defeat of a law forcing Net Neutrality forever will affect me, my business, my customers, and my readers. I'm knowledgeable enough to understand the technical and practical ramifications. I know that we need to keep the internets fair and equal for all.

But it appears the big telcos are getting savvy about the internet too. My blog was noticed by what appears to be a paid shill for the so-called "Hands of the Internet" coalition, which has already been determined to be a corporate propaganda group. They deceptively pose as "grassroots."