In addition, Wiener emphasized that he “can’t support a weak version of net neutrality that eliminates critical provisions.”
Furthermore, he said, “California should lead by example and enact the strongest net neutrality protections in the country. Passing a weak, neutered bill is exactly the wrong direction for our state.”
On the other hand, Evan Greer, deputy director of Fight for the Future slammed the Committee particularly Santiago and his fellow Democrats who voted for the amendments. He noted that AT&T is a top donor to Santiago’s campaign.
Greer said they are the first Democrats “to actively help the Trump administration dismantle net neutrality.”
Additionally, Greer said, “The level of corruption we just witnessed literally makes me sick to my stomach. These California democrats will go down in history as among the worst corporate shills that have ever held elected office. Californians should rise up and demand that at their Assembly members represent them. The actions of this committee today are an attack not just on net neutrality, but on our democracy.”
