On July 23, CNN and YouTube are airing a Democratic presidential debate featuring questions from people like you. They have asked citizens to submit questions by video. The best ones will be aired and answered by candidates during the debate.
This is a great chance to elevate Net Neutrality as an issue for the next president of the United States. All candidates should take a clear position on the issues that will shape the future of the Internet in America. But few have spoken out about Net Neutrality on the campaign trail.
Now's your chance to make Internet freedom an issue in 2008.
Learn More and Submit Your Video Question for the Presidential Debates
Online video is the perfect way to show why our next president needs to pursue smart media policy. Follow the link above to get more background information or watch some of the great videos submitted so far.
Here are some questions you might ask:
- If elected will you ensure that Net Neutrality -- the First Amendment of the Internet -- is permanently protected?
- What message do you have for companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast who oppose Net Neutrality and want to become the Internet's gatekeepers -- dictating which Web sites and services we can access on our computers?
- The United States ranks 16th in the world broadband rankings. What would you do to bridge the digital divide and make high-speed broadband more accessible through the United States at more reasonable prices?
- Do you support the right of cities and towns to provide high-speed Internet access to their residents?
Please share your video with us, so we can showcase it on the SavetheInternet.com Web site:
Share Your Video With Us
The best arguments for Net Neutrality come from people with personal stories about why they need an open Internet -- small business owners, political activists, bloggers, video gamers and more. Submissions are being accepted now through July 22 -- so please act soon.
We look forward to seeing your videos and hopefully watching candidates answer your questions on live TV.
Thanks for all your do,
Ira Horowitz Online Community Organizer Free Press www.freepress.net www.savetheinternet.com
Are you interested in posing a question on other media reform issues, such as media ownership or public broadcasting? If so, click here for sample questions: http://action.freepress.net/campaign/candidatequestions
Take action on this campaign at: http://action.freepress.net/campaign/candidatequestions |