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Sen. Heller, defend net neutrality: Neeley

Dear Sen. Heller,

First and foremost, I would like to let you know I am a resident of Nevada and an ardent member of my community here in the Reno/Sparks area. The following will be addressing your stance on the FCC's vote in December to kill net neutrality.

When it comes to representation, Nevada deserves the absolute best. Someone with integrity. Someone that will do everything in his or her power to keep this community thriving. To keep jobs growing. To give our children a safe and vast learning environment full of opportunities and knowledge. Unfortunately, this isn't attainable if net neutrality is killed.

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We are currently living in an age of information. Net neutrality is the foundation of that. Without it, innovation, free speech and democracy on the internet are unattainable. Control of it should be left to the people who utilize it every day. The ability to share information without impediment is critical to the progression of technology, culture, science, small business, etc.

Please stand with me and the rest of your constituents as well as all Americans by protecting net neutrality for all — or democracy in this country I am afraid is too far gone. I don't want a letter from an intern in your office. I want action from you — now.

If you fail to do so, I promise I will do everything in my power as a member of my community to make sure you never step foot in Washington, D.C. as a representative of me and my state ever again — even if it takes running for office myself.

Please find yourself on the right side of history. Your job is to represent the people, not corporate elites looking for another cash cow at the cost of everyday Americans

Or I am afraid you are just like the rest of those wolves in their suits and ties on Capitol Hill. And I think I speak for myself as well as every other one of your constituents that we are tired of the same Washington games with the same Washington players who constantly alter the playing field to be more favorable for those elites rather than doing their job of representing each and every American that resides in their state or district.

Thank you for your time, if you even give it.

Your constituent,

Logan Alexander Neeley

Neeley is a Sparks resident.