I made this petition because I have websites that I commonly go to that allow me to show what I do. These include a few Wikis and DeviantArt. However, there are many more. Besides, I have little money; it's hard enough to pay for shit already, but what Comcast and Verizon plan to do gives me regrettable ideas. All I ask is that many stand beside me and millions of others to save the internet; we're all in this together.

I do dog transport rescue. I am a voice for the voiceless—we need a fast lane to get unwanted shelter pets to loving, caring homes. Please don't slow us down.

My daughter is my story. Currently she works full time, and without access to the internet this would not have been possible. I believe without everyone having total access to the internet, it will change individual ability to access jobs! The internet creates and open doors to jobs; DON'T TAKE THAT AWAY!

I am an international professional symphony and opera conductor. I also teach conducting to hundreds of developing young conductors. We attract students to our program in Romania at www.rconductors.com. Because of our relatively low advertising budget, our website is our main means of informing and attracting students. If we were placed in a slow track, our program might easily fail because of lack of exposure.

As a moderator of a local neighborhood list serve, and a research librarian, I believe that access to the internet should remain equal and free from restrictions. Net neutrality is the assurance that access to the Web and its content will not be blocked, slowed down, or sped up depending on where that access is based or who owns the access point. Net neutrality is a fundamental democratic principal and as local list serves have shown, is the new town square for community discussions.

An open internet is important so that I can get information about my company and its products out to our customers and employees effectively.

I have personally reinvented myself in order to provide for my children while staying at home with them while they're young. I would not have been able to do so without the Internet. I have prospected, I have connected with people around the world. I have personally launched a campaign to find my missing sister of 33 years. I have been contacted by people worldwide to sell goods based on my Internet reputation, built from the ground up. I have appeared on Food Network's Chopped, likely as a result of a well-timed email and a personal blog I created. All of this is very important to me. What ever happened to the breakup of Ma Bell? If we don't learn from the past, we're doomed to repeat it. Please come to your senses. History will replay itself if you let this happen. Share this. Get the word out. Make sure people know what may happen to the internet - as a result of inaction from people like you - and me! Thank you for your support!

An open internet is a lifeline for my everyday livelihood. I say this because my only life communication is through the open internet. So, this idea of charging high ridiculous fees is preposterous. Especially being on a poor mans budget.

The internet allows me to get online professional journals, medical updates, health information; join professional health organizations; get job leads; participate in health webinars. Personally, it links me to family and members of my congregation. Most of my peer-friends are elders like me and having this electronic connection--without high costs--is very important in our lives.

I am about to graduate from school with a degree in videography, and the Internet is my best source of freelance work. This change will make my portfolio website nearly invisible. How am I supposed to find work then?

The Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 sounds like much-needed reform for greater consumer protection. It's actually a bait-and-switch to let airlines bury tax spikes in their ticket price.

As a disabled person, this was my main daily link to the outside world. If my legs hurt too much to get up, my wife can bring her laptop in to me, and I can see what is happening in the world and contact others.