Federal Communications Commissioner Michael J. Copps isn't happy about how the commission has handled a number of recent issues, and is speaking loudly about it. And if one is as disgruntled as much of the public is, then that might be a positive sign.
Well, At Least One FCC Commissioner Isn't An Idiot
"Unfortunately our record on broadband is so poor that every citizen in this country ought to be outraged," said Copps in a speech at YearlyKos.
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And these same companies want to act as gatekeepers on the Internet as well, ending the long-running Net Neutrality that has ensured an unprecedented place in the democratic process for the American people.
"What's good for shareholders of huge media conglomerates isn't always what's good for the public interest or our civic dialogue,"
Copps' concerns echo a growing concern in the public that too few companies have too much control of important media in their everyday lives and will diminish their voice in the democratic process.
Well, At Least One FCC Commissioner Isn't An Idiot
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