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Re:F.C.C. Is Expected to Propose Regulating the Internet as ... by 0xdeadbeefbabe on Monday February 02, 2015 @03:00PM (#8986531)
Well they regulate radio. [Edit] Just check out the innovations in radio?
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Re:F.C.C. Is Expected to Propose Regulating the Internet as ... by skylan_q on Monday February 02, 2015 @03:04PM (#8986565)
Well they regulate radio.

I agree, they regulate a bunch of stuff. I suppose that's a carte blanche to regulate anything it sees itself fit to regulate?

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Re:F.C.C. Is Expected to Propose Regulating the Internet as ... by enraged_camel on Monday February 02, 2015 @03:18PM (#8986656)
You're being obtuse on purpose. The name of the organization is Federal Communications Commission. They have the authority to regulate all interstate communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. The Internet absolutely falls within their jurisdiction.
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