Schumer on Net Neutrality

The rallies being organized around the country for Net Neutrality worked locally to motivate Chuck Schumer to come out in favor of Net Neutrality. Two days before the event took place, Schumer released a strong statement in support of Net Neutrality.

“I believe the Internet has the power to enhance one of the most fundamental values of our democracy: freedom of speech. That’s why I support the free flow of information on the Internet and enforceable network neutrality. I will oppose the flawed and limiting provisions in Senator Stevens’ bill, S. 2686, which do not prevent providers from discriminating against Internet traffic from competitors. If the Stevens bill is not changed to protect network neutrality, I will oppose it. Network neutrality has allowed the Internet to be an engine of economic innovation, democratic participation, and free speech. Eliminating it would be a serious mistake.”

WNY Media reports on the rally:

Thanks to everyone who showed up to Support Net Neutrality and to show our thanks to Senator Schumer for listening to his constituents. On behalf of the savetheinternet.com Coalition, we delivered more than 47,953 signatures this afternoon to Sen. Schumer’s office in Buffalo.

That’s a LOT of signatures! Impressive local action. And goodonya, Chuck!