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Australia Plans to Censor the Internet

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the you-can't-make-this-stuff-up dept.

MAXOMENOS writes "The Australian government is planning to block websites used to organize violent protests, as part of a larger effort to prevent crime from being planned on the 'net." Yeah this is gonna work really really. It's working out great in China after all.

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  1. Retaliation by DarkHelmet · · Score: 5, Funny
    The Australian government is planning to block websites used to organize violent protests

    So in response, will the US violently ban Crocodile Hunter from TV? God I hope so...

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  2. Re:Uh by Angry+White+Guy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Shut up or I'll beat the crap outta ya!

    If you don't see the humor, then by all means, moderate!

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  3. Re:Any Aussies wanna explain the local polibabble? by fishexe · · Score: 5, Funny

    I thought you had a parliament? Why is a Senator handing out new police powers, anyway?

    Because the Emperor has just ordered the Imperial Senate disbanded, and the senator in question made grand moff. Fear will keep the local systems in line, fear of this battle station!

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