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All of this depends on who you want to believe (confirmation bias) and unfortunately, "net neutrality" is an ideological divide with the Republican/conservatives against it because;
1 - They always oppose anything Obama is for, regardless of how good it is for the country and consumer.
2 - The political right is pro-corporation to an extent where they will support them, even if it harms their own members.
3 - "Another clue to the Republican leaders' true intentions is their citation of a thoroughly debunked "study" from the so-called Progressive Policy Institute. In the study, PPI falsely claimed that Title II could lead to as much as $15 billion in new taxes on Internet users. The recent reauthorization of the Internet Tax Freedom Act killed any such threat. (Sen. Ron Wyden called PPI's claims "baloney.") But thanks to the cable lobby, the Wall Street Journal and noted progressive Grover Norquist, this zombie lie keeps coming back to life". - source
Also see: Congress Puts to Rest the Great Internet Tax Hoax of 2014
Pax, you know I love you like a sister but you've got to realize you're looking to trade private influences you have the freedom to reject, for Government control you're obliged to accept.