An open Internet for All

[Commentary] The Internet was born on openness, has flourished on openness and depends on openness for its future potential. This incredible technology intersects with just about every great challenge confronting our nation -- jobs, education, energy, the environment, news, international competitiveness, health care, equal opportunity. But online freedom of Americans is at risk. Right now, the few companies that provide access to the Internet can control what we see and do online, with or without our knowledge. They tell us not to worry because surely they can agree among themselves to behave appropriately. History teaches us, however, that when technological capability to exercise control combines with a financial incentive to do so, some will try to turn this power to their own advantage.