The Internet Must Die, Indeed?!

To the illustrious Mr. Pot:

Will wonders never cease!  Previously, Mr. Pot unashamedly admitted to participating in (actually OWNING!) a wholly capitalistic enterprise (Math, Money, and Politics 12/9/13). Now, in his most recent submission (The Internet Must Die), I detect a strong defense of the concept of Free Enterprise and an eschewing of all things regulatory. If this keeps up, Mr. Pot may be nominated as an honorary member of the Ronald Reagan Fan Club.

In the true fashion of a Virginia gentleman, I will politely ignore the obvious hypocrisy inherent in Mr. Pot's current rant. Actually, no I won't ! When his vested interests are concerned, BIG GOVERNEMNT is the enemy. In kindness, I will assume Mr. Pot's objections are totally altruistic and come from a sincere desire to defend free speech rather than to merely respond to a perceived threat to his bank account. Don't get me wrong. I think there is something commendable in looking out for one's self interests, especially when those interests are representative of the American dream we all pursue. I assume Mr. Pot feels he can get along very well, thank you, without Big Government intrusion into the opportunities his business present. He would much prefer to rise or sink solely on his own acumen rather than a federal bureaucrat's deference.

But then again, knowing Mr. Pot's undying admiration for the federal bureaucracy and its predilection  for the imposition of unintended consequences, maybe I have jumped to a too hastily devised conclusion. Yes, I must backtrack. Despite a somewhat and momentary outward appearance of laissez-faire, Mr. Pot has merely reverted to the most basic of liberal tendencies. Liberalism 101 states without equivocation that federal regulation is good. Of course, buried within that simple postulation is the implied exception of Liberals themselves from having to abide by such imposed regulations. I like to refer to the shining example Congressional liberals set when passing the momentous Civil Rights Act of 1964. They all realized that most of their congressional staffs were not remotely racially integrated  so the Honorables simply exempted themselves from having to abide by many of the pesky requirements of the act. Classic liberalism at it finest!

Without delving into the intricacies of ISPs and Common Carriage (BORING !!!!!), I think I have reduced “The Internet Must Die !” to its least common denominator. It's merely a typical liberal harangue albeit preceded by a somewhat disguised and misleading premise which appears to espouse a free market environment. Between the lines however Mr. Pot frustratingly expresses what liberals in the 1964 Congress expressed: “Do as I say do, don't do as I”. I must paraphrase to be fair to Mr. Pot: “Screw up everyone else's businesses with federal regulation, just don't screw up mine”.

Respectfully submitted,

Mr. Kettle