Access Quote by Chris Cannon
“The Internet has exceeded our collective expectations as a revolutionary spring of information, news, and ideas. It is essential that we keep that spring flowing. We must not thwart the Internet's availability by taxing access to it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Internet Freedom Advocacy, 2015
The Internet is a vital source of information and ideas; it must stay open and affordable, not hindered by taxes.
In simple terms: Internet should stay free and accessible.
Support policies that keep the web open.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public libraries
- online education
- activism
- business innovation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of over‑regulating the web?
- How can we fund internet infrastructure without restricting access?
Taxation may fund public services; balancing costs is complex.