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May 25, 2006
MoveOn.org, Christian Coalition Unite to Save the Internet
I never thought it would happen in my lifetime. No, I'm not talking about peace in the Middle East. I'm talking about Moveon.org and the Christian Coalition partnering to save the Internet.
I'd been hoping this would happen for months. A few years ago when the FCC tried to roll back the regulations on media cross-ownership, there was an amazing coalition of protesters ranging from the Consumers Union to the NRA. The campaign had many successes because it bridged the yawning gap between liberals and conservatives. We need the same kind of bridge to ensure that network neutrality on the Internet is protected.
So I was amazed when I received the email that Moveon.org and the Christian Coalition had teamed up on an advertising campaign to support network neutrality. They're trying to get the public to donate money for a full-page ad (PDF) that would run in the New York Times. Internet providers, who are trying to get rid of network neutrality and worsten the digital divide, have been spending upwards of a million dollars a day in advertising, particularly in Washington DC, to get their way on Capitol Hill. While it may be impossible to compete with the telcos at that level, this new ad campaign is a heck of a step forward. All they need is 2,000 people to donate $35 each. I'm gonna go find my credit card as soon as I'm done writing this. -andy
Posted by acarvin at May 25, 2006 2:23 PM
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