Thought the group might enjoy reading and commenting.
Dennis
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Subject: Correspondence from Senator Ensign
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 16:59:36 -0500
This is an official communication from the Office of Senator John Ensign. Any tampering or alteration of this communication is prohibited and may result in criminal investigation or prosecution. March 8, 2006 Mr. Dennis Bagley 2253 La Hacienda Dr Sparks, Nevada 89434 Dear Mr. Bagley: Thank your for contacting me regarding network neutrality. I value the opinions of every Nevadan and am always grateful to those who take the time to inform me of their views. Since the dawn of the Internet, having unfettered access to websites has been a hallmark of how the Internet was meant to operate. The ability to pick and choose information is what makes the Internet such an innovative and exciting tool. As an avid Internet user, I agree that it is critically important to ensure that consumers can access any legal website. On July 27, 2005, I introduced S. 1504, the Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act as a way to modernize our communications laws for the 21st Century. My bill specifically addresses net neutrality by ensuring that consumers will not be denied access to any legal content provided over the Internet. I also included language in S. 1504 that says companies that offer Internet service cannot intentionally block access to any web sites that a customer may want to view or block applications like VOIP. Network providers will be able to offer customized content and manage their networks to ensure security and top performance, but at no time will consumers be blocked from accessing legal applications like Amazon, Google, or Yahoo. Equal emphasis must also be placed on continued deployment of high-speed broadband and development of the next-generation networks. This technology is becoming a vital part of the economy and must be encouraged if we are to remain competitive in the 21st Century. These networks take tremendous amounts of capital to develop, and companies that are building them need to have some expectation of getting a return on their investment. It is critically important to make sure that any legislation passed will keep the Internet free and open while encouraging investment. As Chairman of the Senate Republican High Tech Task Force and as a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, please rest assured that I will keep your thoughts in mind as the Senate considers telecommunications modernization legislation to ensure consumers have access to any legal website that they choose. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with me. Please feel free to contact me in the future on matters of importance to you. Should you have any other questions or comments or would like to sign up for my monthly newsletter, please do not hesitate to either write or e-mail me via my website at http://ensign.senate.gov. Sincerely, JOHN ENSIGN United States Senator JE/Mail Your thoughts and opinions are important. Unfortunately, any replies to this e-mail will not be received and processed. If you want to contact Senator Ensign electronically again please visit: http://ensign.senate.gov/forms/email_form.cfm We respect your online time and privacy. If you have any questions about our online privacy statement, please visit Senator Ensign's website http://ensign.senate.gov/ and read our privacy policy at the bottom of the page.
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