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>repeal of net neutrality

It irks me whenever people say this, because technically net neutrality (As defined here [1]) has never fully existed in the US. In the US there is no law, and there never has been a law, mandating net neutrality. The government can't repeal net neutrality because there's no law to repeal in the first place. Using 'repeal' is the wrong word here, and really muddles the issue.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_neutrality



If it’s not being repealed, then what is it Ajit Pai is trying to do? What’s the correct term?


Deregulate, or rescind.




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