20th century Quote by Chuck Schumer
“The Internet in the 21st Century is as important to our future as highways were in the 20th Century. Like a highway, the Internet must remain free and open for all - not determined by the highest bidders.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Internet Policy, U.S. Senate, 2023
The Internet is as essential to modern life as highways once were, and must stay free and open for everyone, not just those who can pay the most.
In simple terms: Internet must stay free and open for all.
Key Takeaway
Protect net neutrality and universal access.
Themes
technology
public policy
freedom
infrastructure
equity
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- education
- government regulation
- civil rights activism
Key Concepts
digital commons
network neutrality
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure open access without stifling innovation?
- What policies best protect net neutrality?
A Different Perspective
Balancing commercial interests with public good is difficult.
