In Episode 2 of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I consider the constitutional ramifications of “net neutrality” regulations.

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Last week, the FCC unilaterally voted to regulate Internet service providers under a scheme known as “net neutrality.” This raises a number of constitutional questions. Does the FCC have the constitutional authority to impose such regulations? Can Congress simply delegate law-making power to an executive agency? Does the federal government even have the constitutional power to regulate the Internet at all? Digital_Constitution_2015_Wide

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I examine these important constitutional issues.

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Referenced links:

http://mises.org/library/net-neutrality-scam

http://www.wired.com/2013/07/we-need-to-stop-focusing-on-just-cable-companies-and-blame-local-government-for-dismal-broadband-competition/

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