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Perhaps if American ISPs didn't abude their monopoly position we wouldn't need regulation. Unfortunately, they do and will continue to abuse their monopoly positions unless forced to do otherwise. They had their chance to not be jerks, they failed, and now they're regulated.

Also, cable companies and ISPs have consistently been rated terribly by consumers in recent years. Most citizens view these companies as utility providers and just want them to deliver cheap consistent service. Title II makes sense in that context.



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