Cruz vs. Franken: Here’s How Net Neutrality Hurts the Internet

Ted Cruz: Net neutrality will harm innovation (KXAN)

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas Senator Ted Cruz was at Austin’s Capital Factory Friday where he planned to discuss net neutrality with the group of innovators and entrepreneurs; an airline delay that left the senator says left him sitting on the tarmac for three hours forced a change in plans.

“I’ve grown up in the tech world,” Cruz said as he addressed the crowd of start up entrepreneurs. His first job was working for his parent’s small business, he explained, making $1 an hour looking at seismic activity for oil and gas companies.

The internet, Cruz said “Has not been plagued by excessive regulation,” and because of that, it has been able to grow and flourish. Small businesses can be started with just a website and thrive, he explained.