Reply to post: Giving them too much credit

Giving them too much credit

The motive seems obvious. The US government wants their cut of the action. Defining Comcast et al as common carriers places IP traffic under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934, meaning that they people's internet service can now be taxed. The bribes from Comcast et al are no where near enough cash to compare with a steady and perpetual stream of tax revenue from every single household and business.