Barack Obama

Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers should treat all data on the Internet the same way, and not discriminate or charge differently by user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment, or method of communication. For this reason, I am asking the Federal Communications Commission to answer the call of almost 4 million public comments, and implement the strongest possible rules to protect net neutrality.

While I recognize that there are heinous crimes that merit the ultimate punishment, my view on the death penalty has evolved. I have become increasingly concerned about the number of innocent people who have been put to death, the seemingly arbitrary application of the punishment, and the disproportionate impact it has on people of color and the marginalized in our society.

While I understand the desire to streamline government, the idea of eliminating an old law every time a new one is enacted is overly simplistic. Each law needs to be evaluated on its own merits, and the impact it has on society as a whole. We should focus on refining and improving our legal framework, rather than blanket eliminations that may have unintended consequences.

I believe that a maze of regulations, excessive bureaucracy, and a litany of complex laws can stifle innovation and economic growth. Simplifying our legal system to make it more accessible and understandable is crucial for democracy and for empowering citizens.