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Net neutrality is one where we the people are definitely on the ropes.

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Alexis Ohanian
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: April 24
Entrepreneur
Internet Entrepreneur
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Venture Capitalist
Brooklyn
New York
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Alexis Kerry Ohanian
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