Sean-Paul, over at agonist,org, has a post up about Congressman Charlie Gonzales.  It appears that Congressman Gonzales - a democrat - has voted AGAINST the Markey Amendment because he is opposed to “regulating the Internet.”

Later that same afternoon, however, Congressman Gonzales offered up an amendment - sponsored by AT&T, no less - to regulate search engines.  Democrats were absolutely dumbfounded, as Gonzales had stated, earlier, publicly, that he was opposed to regulating the Internet.

Oh Charlie…  Have you no shame?

Gonzales represents the San Antonio, TX area - home of AT&T.

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Meet Congressman Gene Green.  Congressman Green is a Democrat representing the 29th district in Texas.  Congressman green has been representing Texas since 1993.  Congressman Green, as a Democrat, has sworn to uphold the democratic values, and is expected to vote as his liberal constituents expect.  Congressman Green, however, is a sell out.

On April 26th, 2006, the Markey Amendment to the COPE Act went for a vote before the House Energy & Commerce Committee, of which Congressman Green is a member.  The Markey Amendment - if passed - would ensure network neutrality across the Internet - in essence saving the Internet from (telecom/cable) big business.  Congressman Green - directly opposite of Democratic party lines, and values - voted against the Markey Amendment.

I have spent the past several hours attempting to determine why Congressman Green voted to support big business.  I believe I have come up with the answer.  Congressman Green has sold out to the big telecommunications and cable companies.  I do not make these comments lightly, and below I will provide the data, and links, to back it up.

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