My name is Wes Smith, and I wanted to make a statement regarding the proposed net neutrality regulations recently put forth by the board members of your committee. I do not feel that these proposed rules will leave a positive effect on the internet and will ultimately hurt consumers, stifle innovation, and establish a harmful precedent for future technological advances.

I understand that Mr. Wheeler has stated that there will careful regulation of business practices, essentially stating that companies purchasing faster access to customers is ok so long as internet providers do not place other websites in a…