Net Neutrality in the Trump Administration

Hi all - Over the course of the last few days I have been keeping an eye out for something relevant and interesting to bring fourth in this post. Well, this morning in my New York Times briefing email I was hit with a glaring article that I felt would work perfectly. As you can see (or will see) this article cuts the core of our recent class discussion on the topic of net neutrality.

Due to the recent transition of power in the White House, the Trump Administration has appointed Mr. Ajit Pai as the new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Mr. Pai has already taken action in his new role by attempting to lessen the government's regulatory policy regarding internet access/speeds. By attacking the net neutrality policy that was established during the Obama Administration in 2015, which classifies broadband internet as a utility, Mr. Pai aims to help large internet providers increase profitability and power.

On the contrary to his beliefs are democrats in Congress as well as Mignon Clyburn, the sole sitting Democrat on the FCC. Ms. Clyburn is quoted in the article saying "Rather than working to close the digital divide, this action widens the gap."

Is Mr. Pai indeed widening the gap? and if so, is it ultimately for the betterment of the people and the country?