The first thing I want to say is this: everyone reading this should know what net neutrality is. If not, let me enlighten you. And DO NOT fall asleep while reading.

Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all Internet content on an equal basis for every user while refraining from blocking certain websites. By now, you must be thinking that it would be a disaster if net neutrality was repealed.

Well, that is exactly what the Federal Communications Commission plans to do. All they have to do is take a vote. Of course, by the time you read this, the FCC will have already voted on this matter, so I would at least like to emphasize the importance of net neutrality.

Everyone in the United States must realize how terrible it would be if we did not have it. The FCC must refrain from repealing net neutrality because the future of the Internet for American consumers depends on what they might just destroy. Let me explain.

The main concern about the net neutrality vote for Americans who frequently utilize the Internet is the fact that Internet service providers will possess a greater degree of control over the Internet and users’ experience.

ISPs will have the ability to charge users more money for using certain websites and interfaces. It is not ideal to pay any more for Internet services than what we do today, and if consumers are charged too much and cannot pay, websites will load at a much slower pace for those people. In some cases, consumers could be denied access to websites altogether.

I am not saying that it is guaranteed that ISPs will do this, but they should not even have the option to. In today’s society, everyone uses the Internet consistently. It is an integral daily part of our lives, and having restrictions placed on our experience with it will only serve to fill the FCC’s pockets and discourage us from visiting certain websites.

I think that most people in our world, specifically in the United States, take the Internet for granted. It is always there, so some people forget how important it is to have the freedom to explore the Internet on a daily basis. I was one of these people before I heard of this upcoming vote. Now, I am doing everything I can to spread the awareness of the importance of net neutrality, and I am not alone.

American politicians are talking about this matter and are urging the FCC to refrain from repealing net neutrality, and American citizens are also showing opposition by protesting publicly in major American cities, usually holding signs with messages that discourage the repeal.

I think I have shown why everyone should care about net neutrality. The FCC must not put an end to net neutrality because all Americans desire a high-speed Internet without disruption. I also hope that anyone reading this will protest if the FCC chooses to repeal such a crucial aspect of our interactive lives, or at least show opposition to their decision.