RIP: Internet freedom dead at 19

The FCC has voted to impose so-called "Net Neutrality" rules on the internet [1].  The vote was 3-2, strictly along party lines, with the three Democrats voting in favor.  Democrats have also expressed concern that the proposed Net Neutrality rules were too weak and needed to be strengthened [2].  Elsewhere in the media you will undoubtedly find stories proclaiming the goodness of the decision, suggesting that the new regulations will guarantee consumers the "right to view content," prohibit providers from blocking content such as Bittorrent, streaming video, and other high-bandwidth activities [3].

Unfortunately, these proclamations ignore the fundamental problem with Net Neutrality:

The federal government (FCC) has now gifted itself by regulatory fiat the power to regulate the internet without approval from Congress and seemingly in violation of a decision by the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this year [4].

The major concern here is that the FCC is imposing regulations to solve a nonexistent problem.  Now that the FCC has its foot in the door, what regulations are next?  An internet Fairness Doctrine to ensure that all points of view are heard [5]?

When was the last time federal regulations lead to more freedom?