Originally posted on November 19, 2007 @ 11:25 pm
Net neutrality is one of those technology issues that are polarizing a lot of people. I myself favor net neutrality (the position is just an extension of my libertarian political views) so I would naturally back those who support it too.
In the run up towards the US presidential elections, different candidates are expressing their views with regards to net neutrality. One of the frontrunner Democratic candidates Barak Obama has already issued strong support for it. But surprisingly, another Democrat, Sen. Hillary Clinton has been criticized for what has been seen as waning support for net neutrality. Last January she was became a co-sponsor (along with Obama) for legislation that would make net neutrality a law in the country. Since then she has not mentioned it again. This despite issuing a nine-point technology plan as well as mapping out an internet strategy last month. Fortunately, the senator has clarified her position and reiterated her support for net neutrality. I just hope that she will be more vocal about it. Contrast that to Obama, who has been forceful and very clear about his political stand on various matters, including net neutrality.