Is there any connection bt the net neutrality fight and this Broadband for America group

[hedgehog]

Harold Ford is fronting? I mean, when I see that Harold is pushing it, my automatic reaction is to check my wallet.

[Nite Owl]

1. Here's the members list

http://www.broadbandforamerica.com/about/members

not looking good.

[deminks]

2. Astroturf.

http://stopthecap.com/2009/10/02/special-report-astroturf-overload-broadband-for-america-one-giant-industry-front-group/

[hedgehog]

3. Any idea what they're up to? Is this a permutation of eliminating

net neutrality or an attack on another aspect of the Net?

[deminks]

4. Net neutrality from what I understand.

They represent industry corporations in opposition to the FCC plan for high speed (key word) access for all. The industry, from what I understand, wants tiered access, so the more you use the more you pay. Thus, Broadband for America really means broadband for the rich and big biznuz. Why am I not surprised that Harold Ford in involved?

[hedgehog]

5. My question is why would anyone think Harold Ford makes

a convincing spokesperson?

[deminks]

7. I have no idea. I think snake oil whenever I see him. nt

[Canuckistanian]

6. When you hear the name Harold Ford

Run in the opposite direction. Fast.