government controlled INTERNET? Options

[UNDEAD 1]

just sitting here watching a debate on CNN about making the INTERNET controlled by government (our world leaders,cell phone co.) its not just the u.s. ,it worries me a little because although its been nixed by congress and the supreme court ,if the right people push it'll get passed. i thought we were heading in the right direction?! cant believe this guy can actually hold a straight face while debating this issue,lol!

whats everyone Else's thoughts on this matter (wondering).

[WrAiTh]

just sitting here watching a debate on CNN about making the INTERNET controlled by government (our world leaders,cell phone co.) its not just the u.s. ,it worries me a little because although its been nixed by congress and the supreme court ,if the right people push it'll get passed. i thought we were heading in the right direction?! cant believe this guy can actually hold a straight face while debating this issue,lol!

whats everyone Else's thoughts on this matter (wondering).

It is quite sad because it is quite true and has already been implemented at least once in Canada.

This quote is from a great Watchdog Site:

http://www.organicconsumers.org/

and the quote comes from this particular issue:

http://www.organicconsumers.org/bytes/OrganicBytes80.pdf

Telecommunications Giants Move to Control How You Surf the Web

A nationwide network of nonprofit organizations, including the Organic Consumers Association, are mobilizing to stop Congress from passing a law that would enable telecommunications giants to control the flow of traffic on the internet.

Companies like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast are pressuring Congress to pass the "Telecom Reform Bill" that would allow them to restrict or slow down your access to certain websites on the internet. As an example, last year, Canada's version of AT&T—Telus—blocked their internet customers from visiting a web site sympathetic to workers with whom Telus was negotiating.

This controversial bill would create a similar situation in the US whereby telephone and cable companies would have increased power to control how well (or poorly) specific websites, including those operated by nonprofit organizations, would function on your computer. The current construction of the internet allows everyone to compete on a level playing field. This is the reason that the internet is a force for economic innovation, civic participation and free speech. If the public doesn't speak up now, Congress will hand over control of the internet to these telecommunications monopolies.



"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."

- Thomas Jefferson