I knew this was a bad idea for little guys who use the net to destribute their media and make a living but I did not think it would get this far:

"Till now the internet has provided an equal platform for independents and corporates but all this could change on June 7th 2006 where “Congress is pushing a law that would abandon the Internet’s First Amendment — a principle called Network Neutrality that prevents companies like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast from deciding which Web sites work best for you — based on what site pays them the most. If the public doesn’t speak up now, our elected officials will cave to a multi-million dollar lobbying campaign.”

Meaning a site like Four Eyed Monsters or Squigglebooth will be selected by your service provider to give slower service. So a download from some corporate site will be much, much faster than media from our site. It is not Corporates will get faster, they will make independents slower."

That's right. The coolest Independent Filmmakers out there want you to watch this and shout at your Congress People.

UPDATE: They are pretty fast, have to admit. Contact your Senator now:

Dear Mr. Brewington:

       Thank you for writing to me about open access to the
Internet and the policy of network neutrality.  I appreciate hearing
from you.

     It is vital to Americans and to our economy that we provide
access to an open Internet with a balanced playing field for
network, service and information providers.  Giving consumers
more access to and choices over information and services available
over the Internet should not compromise other providers.  Should
legislation regarding network neutrality come before the Senate I
will be sure to keep your views in mind.

     Again, thank you for writing.  If you should have any
comments or questions, I hope you will feel free to contact my
Washington, DC staff at (202) 224-3841.





                       Sincerely yours,

                       Dianne Feinstein
                       United States Senator

http://feinstein.senate.gov