The Federal Government’s Assault on Internet Freedom

[politicallore]

Great Post
http://www.politicallore.com/election-2008/the-federal-governments-assault-on-internet-freedom/


"For years now governments in closed societies such as North Korea and China have recognized the power of the Internet when it comes to amplifying the voices of dissent against the seats of power in which they sit. That is why they have restricted the use of the Internet and in some cases banned the Internet entirely.

The message that the United States Federal Government is attempting to send the big boys of the telecommunications industry in recent months is essentially, “Hey, we got your back.” There are three significant events in the legislative branch on the topic of the Internet in recent months that deserve the attention of the public."

[silverojo]

1. Another reason we need a Dem in the White House - n/t