Net Neutrality

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Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Net neutrality preserves free speech on the Internet by prohibiting Internet service providers (ISPs) from blocking content.
- Pro 2: Net neutrality protects consumers by preventing ISPs from speeding, slowing, or charging higher fees for select online content.
- Pro 3: Net neutrality promotes competition by providing a level playing field for new companies.
Cons
- Con 1: Net neutrality regulations are unnecessary because the Internet developed amazingly well in their absence.
- Con 2: Net neutrality created burdensome and overreaching regulations to govern the Internet.
- Con 3: Net neutrality reduces investment in Internet services, resulting in less access and higher costs for consumers.
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