Grassfire Nation Update

Just weeks ago, the Federal Communications Commission bypassed

government regulations and seized control of the Internet --

delivering what many believe is a knockout blow to one of 

the last, great free-market frontiers our nation and the 

world has ever seen.

Earlier this week, communications giant Verizon was the 

first to file suit against the FCC, challenging their 'Net

Neutrality ruling and alleging that the FCC has overstepped 

its bounds. 

regardless of the legal challenges, right now 

the FCC has license to regulate the Internet and is already

threatening to stifle the $30 billion annually that 

investors pour into Internet development and advancement 

and hundreds of thousands of jobs. 

       But as bad as that all sounds, the Heritage Foundation 

       suggests that's just the tip of the iceberg as the

       FCC would inevitably be drawn into debates regarding

       Web content!

Radically increased government control, a loss of free-marke

t investment opportunities, monumental job loss, and a further

eroding of Free Speech rights, could be in store for Americans

if citizens don't make this a key issue on Capitol Hill.

+ +  50,000 Petitions Needed in Two Weeks 

Grassfire Nation has learned that new Republican leadership

opposes the FCC takeover, and supports the actions of Verizon.

In fact, House Commerce chairman, Fred Upton has said the 

FCC's takeover of the Internet is "needless and harmful."

because most of the major news outlets are either

ignoring the 'Net Neutrality regulations, or are tip-toeing 

around what it really means, one thing is certain ...

..too much is at stake for Americans not to be involved and

vocal on this issue.

That's why Grassfire Nation launched our national petition 

opposing the FCC's new 'Net Neutrality regulations, and are

demanding a full investigation into the FCC's actions.

Take a moment right now to add your name to this important 

petition that is taking a stand against the FCC's statist

power-grab and for our rights as citizens.

Click here to sign now:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=37027&RID=27082898

Together we must work to keep the issue on radar-screens 

throughout Capitol Hill. But we need you to take a stand 

right now by clicking below:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=37027&RID=27082898

Over the next two weeks, we are depending on Grassfire Nation

team members like you to help us rally and reach 100,000 

petitions calling for a full investigation into the FCC's 

actions. 

But again it starts with you!

As citizens we can't allow such an important issue to slip

away. That's why we want to move quickly to get 100,000 

petitions into the hands of concerned lawmakers within the 

next two weeks!

Don't delay. 

After signing, forward this message today urging friends 

and family to stand with you against the FCC's unauthorized

seizing of the Internet by clicking here now:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=37027&RID=27082898

Thank you for your outstanding efforts.

Grassfire Nation

P.S. 100,000 petitions will grab the attention of lawmakers.

That's why we need to move quickly before their attention 

wanes on the FCC's unconstitutional power-grab. Again, after

signing forward this message and have your friends click 

below to be included in our upcoming petition delivery:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=37027&RID=27082898

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