Yesterday, Capitol Hill was the location of a lively discussion on the merits of the FCC’s proposal to regulate broadband networks in order to “preserve” the open Internet Americans already enjoy in the absence of significant government intervention.

While the debate continues across the country, the American Consumer Institute has compiled a collection of essays that explore the various negative consequences regulations would bring to this essential modern resource. These consequences range from diminished broadband investment to harmful results for consumers.

At the event, Hal Singer of Empiris compared “Net neutrality” regulations to the government mandating a one-size-fits-all approach to the airline industry, postal service or even your gym membership. Singer explained how each case led to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers.

Perhaps the most compelling answer was the one not given: During the audience Q&A, someone asked, “what market failure does Net neutrality purport to solve?” Across the board, the answer was none.

You can watch complete archived footage of the event, as well as an interview with Empiris’ Hal Singer and ACI’s Joseph Fuhr, below.

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