[IP] a "stealth" provision

[Dave Farber <dave@farber.net>]

> Delivered-To: dfarber+@ux13.sp.cs.cmu.edu
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 15:35:58 -0400
> From: Jeff Chester <jchester@pop.starpower.net>
> Subject: need help
> To: dave@farber.net
>
> Dear Dave:
>
> Hope all is well with you, wife and family.
>
>  I was just told  about a "stealth" provision that has been included to 
> the Internet Tax Freedom Act (S 150) that may threaten the future 
> openness of the Net.  It also has implications for privacy, law 
> enforcement, and universal service.
>
> The provision added to the bill defines Internet access as exempt of all 
> common carrier safeguards.   Internet access becomes a Title I service; 
> such a provision removes the critical non-discriminatory safeguards that 
> have been an essential part of the Internet's character.
>
> This is moving quickly and has already passed the House.  It appears Sen. 
> Allen from Virg. is involved.  Chris Murray of Consumers Union has more 
> information (202-462-6262).   Earthlink is also opposed to this change, I 
> am told.
>
> Best,
>
> Jeff

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