04 - Net Neutrality Analysis

After reading the Net Neutrality Resource (and finding out more about SOPA & PIPA) it is time to do some of your own investigation. Because the debate lingers on and there are new articles and speeches related to this every week you need to make sure that you are well-informed. Search for information on the topic that is only a few days, weeks or months old. What has changed? Has any new information been presented?

Answer the following questions in a single essay.

  • What are some issues regarding Net Neutrality? Summarize the arguments on both sides.

  • Why would someone want to regulate the internet?

  • What is your opinion on the issue?

  • How has Congress dealt with this issue so far? Can you find any articles that address their handling of this issue?

  • What is your opinion on the SOPA/PIPA legislation? How should Congress be involved with these issues? What might be some unforeseen consequences of this legislation?