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sl8

(13,779 posts)
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 11:39 AM Feb 2018

Rob Bliss Protests at FCC by Slowing Traffic, Will Move for a Fee


From http://wgrd.com/rob-bliss-protests-at-fcc-by-slowing-traffic-will-move-for-a-fee/



Rob Bliss Protests at FCC by Slowing Traffic, Will Move for a Fee

by Matt Milhouse
February 1, 2018 3:56 PM

Rob Bliss has made it very clear where he stands on the issue of net neutrality. Bliss blocked lanes of traffic at the FCC, then slowly rode his bike through the only open lane while offering to move for a $5-per-month “priority access fee.”

Grand Rapids native and Forest Hills Central alum Rob Bliss is famous for his viral videos and events. There was the Grand Rapids Lip Dub video recorded to Don McLean’s “American Pie,” zombie walks, pillow fights and more.

Now, Bliss said he wants to “restore automotive freedom at the FCC” quoting FCC Chairman Ajit Pai as he says “consumers can pick the plan that’s best for them.”

The stunt went as you might expect. There’s honking, there’s swearing and one pedestrian almost gets hit by a car as he runs across the street to get to Bliss to push his bike out of the way.

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Rob Bliss Protests at FCC by Slowing Traffic, Will Move for a Fee (Original Post) sl8 Feb 2018 OP
Thank you, Rob Bliss, klook Feb 2018 #1
I like this guy! Well played!! Canoe52 Feb 2018 #2
Very creative, well executed, and the cops were great!! gristy Feb 2018 #3

gristy

(10,667 posts)
3. Very creative, well executed, and the cops were great!!
Sat Feb 3, 2018, 02:57 AM
Feb 2018

They eventually did what they had to do, which was ok too.

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