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Pros And Cons Of The Internet

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The internet is something most everyone in the first world uses on a daily basis, some where their livelihoods depend on it. The internet in America is provided, created and updated by two distinct groups, with another group overseeing and regulating the entire cyberspace. Internet Service Providers and websites comprise the private sector aspect of the internet, creating content and allowing access, while the government regulates many aspects such as taxing, shutting down illegal sites and ensuring all legal webpages are granted access. This last trait is called Net Neutrality, the rule that “all internet service providers must allow equal access to apps and content, regardless of the source” (Fortune). This rule was first established by the Obama Administration, but recently the Federal Communications Commission, the main government body that regulates the internet, has announced its plans to rescind the rule. This has led to people taking sides, but this time it is not as clear as Democrats vs. Republicans, or libertarians vs. authoritarians. Each side still has their arguments and thus communication strategies, but it is not as simple as party loyalty or what each side sees as the best solution for the country.
First, the landscape must be understood. In order for people to have access to the internet, they must have an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISPs vary from state to state, but Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, Cox, and Century Link are some of the most used ISPs. These

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