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Chainnan Wheeler and Commissioners 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 Twelflh Street, SW, Room 8-C453 
Washington, DC 20554 
May 21,2014 
Dear Chairman Wheeler and Commissioners, 
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Last week, your Commission advanced a proposal regarding rules governing the open Internet. 1 
am deeply concerned about the potential of this proposal to run afoul of a strong net neutrality 
policy that treats some online content differently by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). 
I strongly believe that the Internet is a space and a tool that must remain equal to all users. The 
internet has become more than just a research tool and gathering place, it has become a necessary 
tool for individuals and businesses to function in our modem society and economy. In many 
aspects of life, we now have a system that revolves tightly around access to the Internet and its 
ability to perform - for things like education, commerce, medicines and hcalthcare, as well as 
completing government requirements that are increasingly moving online. For each person or 
businesses, each use of the internet takes on a different priority and it's critical to provide an 
equal playfield for all uses. 
As this proposal now moves forward and into the public comment phase, it's imperative that you 
take all options for maintaining a strong net neutrality policy into consideration. I appreciate you 
soliciting comments specifically on if paid-prioritization should be banned, and I urge you to 
give serious consideration to reclassifying lSPs as common carriers in order to ensure strong 
open Internet rules. Thank you for your time and consideration. 
Sincerely, 
~ebsack 
Iowa's Second District 
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