Net neutrality killer Ajit Pai would rather not accept that NRA gun award

It was only a week ago that FCC Chairman Ajit Pai was surprised with a "Courage Under Fire" award from the NRA for killing net neutrality.

Pai led the effort to repeal Obama-era regulations that kept the internet free and open. By April 23, the new rules should be in place. 

The NRA recognized Pai for his work destroying fair access to the internet with an award at the Conservative Political Action Conference last week.

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It should be noted that the Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire Award is a gun — a handmade Kentucky long gun to be precise. This week, Politico reported Pai had to turn down the award because of ethical considerations.  Read more...

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