At least there's Ellison

Oh, Michelle Bachmann. I don't know if this is the Minnesota bubble, but it seems like she's made her mark on a national stage, hopefully as the delusional paranoid she is.

But I live in District 5, which means I'm represented by Keith Ellison. Feck yes.



Here's the form letter I got when I wrote my Congresspeople about the importance of Net Neutrality:

Dear Courtney,

Thank you for contacting me about H.R. 3458, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009. I am honored to hear from you and proud to represent you in the United States Congress.

The Internet has become an integral part of our everyday lives. We utilize it daily for communications, commerce, business, education and research. I believe we must ensure that Internet access is universal and open to all lawful content and information. I share your sentiments regarding Internet freedom and further, I consider freedom to access the Internet on par with American rights to free press.

As you know, there is increasing concern that the owners of the local broadband connections may block or discriminate against certain Internet users or applications in order to give an advantage to their own services. While owners of local networks have a legitimate right to manage traffic on their network to prevent congestion and viruses, they should not be able to block or degrade traffic based on the identity of the user or the type of application solely to favor their own interests. Like you, I am concerned that the ability of network providers to prioritize Internet traffic may give them too much power over the operation of, and access to, the Internet.

Currently, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (H.R. 3458) is under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. While I do not serve on this Committee, please know that I will be certain to keep your views in mind as H.R. 3458 moves through the legislative process, and ultimately to the House floor for a vote.

As always, please feel free to contact me on this or any issue of concern. Sign up for our e-newsletter by visiting www.house.gov/ellison.

Phew!!! Thanks, Rep. Ellison.