by publius
I've only scanned the speech, but on first glance, it looks pretty solid. It hits the right notes on the value of open networks -- it expands substantive protections. It's good. Also, one particularly nice and unexpected touch -- very Obama/Genachowski-ish -- is that the FCC launched a new website today called openinternet.gov.
But back to the speech, this passage seems to be the key, for the reasons I mentioned last night:
I will soon circulate to my fellow Commissioners proposed rules prepared by Commission staff embodying the principles I’ve discussed, and I will ask for their support in issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking. This notice will provide the public with a detailed explanation of what we propose to do and why.
It looks like the FCC is going with rules rather than adjudications. It's a good day for the Internets. Rejoice and be glad. (And more to come).
Whoever is cleaning up, you can remove all of my comments as well, considering they no longer make sense.
You know where my IP resolves to. It should always be the same address.
Posted by: Slartibartfast | September 21, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Hm. With posts being "cleaned up", I may retroactively get a chance to be FIRST! after all.
God bless the internets, and all who surf upon them.
Posted by: Anthony Damiani | September 21, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Slart -- I'm going to clean yours out too as you asked. No offense. :)
Posted by: publius | September 21, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Anthony - I feel like that would be like crossing the streams in Ghostbusters -- it would rip the fabric of the universe.
Not on my watch, mister, not on my watch
Posted by: publius | September 21, 2009 at 12:47 PM
None taken.
Posted by: Slartibartfast | September 21, 2009 at 12:47 PM
This is one of those times when the phrase 'elections have consequences' is very very satisfying.
Posted by: jonnybutter | September 21, 2009 at 01:38 PM