Mr. Hatch,

I’m writing in regard to the recent Google/Verizon proposed policy regarding net neutrality. I think their proposal is absurd. It proposes establishing net neutrality retroactively and leaves future technologies (wireless and other “additional, differentiated online services”) open to the discretion of massive corporations which put their interests over those of the public.

The proposed legislation is the equivalent of saying, “The masses can use a hand-crank printing press for anything they want. But Verizon and other corporations will have control over telegraph, radio, telephones, TV, and anything that might come in the future.”

This is unacceptable. I believe an open, unhindered Internet is crucial to free speech, innovation and democracy. The wireless spectrum that was licensed to Verizon and other carriers belongs to the American people and should be used in our best interest. What was proposed by Google and Verizon clearly isn’t.

Senator Hatch, please don’t accept this policy or any other policy that benefits large, anti-competitive corporations instead of the American people.

This was also sent to Congressman Matheson. Use these links to find your Senators and Representatives in Washington and tell them what you think of the proposed policy.