The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning to change the internet in ways that would negatively impact millions of Americans, and President Obama is not going to stand for it.

The debate over net neutrality rages on, and many Americans are not even aware of the FCC’s new plan to offer “high speed lanes” to users who are willing to pay more. Termed “paid prioritization” by many technology experts, the process of reserving higher quality internet packages for higher premiums would cripple the country’s efforts to integrate the internet into all facets of life and improve quality of life.

At a time when the nation is just getting back on its feet financially, the FCC has entered agreements with media giants such as Netflix, AOL, and Facebook which would profit handsomely from paid prioritization. Many families rely on the internet to pay bills, manage finances, and improve their home’s quality of life overall. This added expense would significantly alter the routine and financial security of many families nationwide.

The questions raised over the “Open Internet” continue to rage on and it seems like an answer is far from attainable.

President Obama said that he is willing to take executive action in settling the issue and providing all Americans with equal internet access and ability. Key officials in the FCC along with lobbyists and other affiliates claim that Obama’s “threats” are quite substantial considering his role as a lame duck President in the coming months.

The internet is an extremely complicated space and until we are more educated on how to appropriate financial requirements to the amount of consumer use, it will be difficult form an agreement on net neutrality for both parties.