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Unfortunately, some folks at the FCC must be drinking the Google Kool-Aid. The fact is that regulation — in particular, the onerous regulation that hides behind the innocent-sounding moniker "network neutrality" — would kill innovation and competition. Preventing ISPs from managing their networks would make it impossible for them to maintain good quality of service or to remain financially sustainable, thus hurting rather than helping free speech.

What's more, the FCC asks in the report for the ability to decide what is and isn't allowed on a "case by case" basis rather than by setting clear rules which are published for public comment before they take effect, as is required by the Administrative Procedure Act. This is essentially a request for carte blanche — for completely arbitrary power.