Why The Government Should Regulate The Internet

As innovation pushes technology to new heights and uncharted territory, the internet can become the wild west, where little communities are self-governed and unchecked by national oversight. Policies currently in place inadequately police the internet, and the system that is in use needs to be redone, and a living doctrine should be created to address concerns of today, while also possessing the ability to adapt to future problems. The governing policies should maintain an adequate balance of civil liberties, while also maintaining order and protecting citizens and minors.
Most importantly, the first step to a well regulated internet is a clear outline of the rights of the citizens. Much like the Bill of Rights, such a declaration should make clear the rights that are the duty of the United States
With this clear proclamation of what is permitted on the internet, the government should lay out clear boundaries for how internet platforms operate and how crimes committed by company or individual will be handled. A concise commandment will unify platforms’ approaches to abiding by laws while protecting individuals. As most of the internet is made up of businesses, the government’s priority should be to allow this sector of the economy to run themselves. The government should intervene to protect its citizens and enforce the laws while only punishing or levying fines against companies that refuse compliance.
Video content providers, like YouTube, have grown to have massive userbases with viewership that rival major television networks. FCC rules dictate what can be aired on television. For platforms like Youtube, the platform controls their uploads. This practice