I know this sounds like a joke...

...but it's not! Web service providers (namely AT&T and Verizon) are trying to "control" the internet experience by making certain websites harder for their customers to access. In essence, these companies want mobster-esque "protection money" to make sure their customers can "find their websites". The entire issue is summed up by the words "Network Neutrality". It's explained as:
Net Neutrality prevents AT&T from choosing which websites open most easily for you based on which site pays AT&T more. Amazon.com doesn't have to outbid Barnes & Noble for the right to work more properly on your computer.

Don't believe me? Snopes.com took on the issue too... read it here. Regardless of your political affiliation... moveon.org has started a petition drive. If there's a right-wing petition as well, I'll be happy to link it.


This can... will... and MUST BE STOPPED!