FCC Approves new Regulations

"The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday adopted sweeping new regulations sought by President Obama for how Americans use and do business on the Internet, in a party-line vote that is sure to be challenged by the broadband industry.

The commission, following a contentious meeting, voted 3-2 to adopt its so-called net neutrality plan -- a proposal that remained secret in the run-up to the final vote.

On its surface, the plan is aimed at barring service providers from creating paid "fast lanes" on the Internet, which consumer advocates and Internet companies worry would edge out cash-strapped startups and smaller Internet-based businesses. Chairman Tom Wheeler said it would ensure an "open, unfettered network."

But the rules, more broadly, would put the Internet in the same regulatory camp as the telephone by classifying it like a public utility, meaning providers like Comcast or Verizon would have to act in the "public interest" when providing a mobile connection to your home or phone." 

Be prepared for the FEC and the SEC and all the other ..C agencies and branches of the government taking a closer interest in any on-line content.  In the phrasing, above you see the two words in quotes "Public Interest" which means that they can regulate content that they deem to be detrimental to the "Public Interest".  It also opens up the door for the government to develop new "Income Streams" through new taxes, and possibly requiring permits or licenses to do things like my little blog here.  Or my Blog Talk Radio Show which I need to reboot.

Keep your eyes open, this is JUST the beginning.

If this is true

then why aren't the other countries of the world held to the same standard as us?

"US energy related carbon emissions in 2012 will fall below 5,300 million tons or down about 12%, compared to the peak emissions of 6,023 million tons in 2007.  Through this September, carbon emissions have been down every month in 2012, when compared to each of the first 9 months of 2011 and 2010. No other country matches that record."

I've always said this and I'll say it again, before our illustrious political leaders try to force us the United States of America to further reduce our carbon emissions or any other type of environmental law or regulation on us.  The rest of the world has to meet the standard we already have obtained.

Until such time as China, Russia, India and all the rest meet the same standard we currently have, the US Government and it's agencies and or proxies are forbidden to enact, or pass any further tightening of the laws or regulations.


SO SAY WE ALL!

H/t Instyhttp://pjmedia.com/instapundit/