I agree with you. Government regulation of the internet is going down the wrong hole. It's odd that opposing opinions can't be discussed on HN. They're just downvoted into oblivion and a hivemind forms.
I don't want the government monitoring or restricting my internet. I would like the government to prevent companies from doing that to me.
I think this is a distinction without a difference.
It isn't a restriction of free speech. It's a restriction on what the newspapers can print to deliver the speech.
It's a restriction on bus drivers refusing passengers based on what newspaper they're reading.