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Microsoft Not the Only Firm Blocking IM Service To US Enemies
ericatcw writes "It was reported last week that Microsoft had cut access to its Windows Live Messenger instant messaging service to citizens of five countries with whom the US has trade embargoes. Now, it turns out that Google and, apparently, AOL have taken similar actions. According to a lawyer quoted by Computerworld, even free, downloaded apps are viewed as 'exports' by the US government — meaning totally in-the-cloud services such as e-mail may escape the rules. Either way, there appear to be a number of ways determined citizens of Syria, Iran, and Cuba can get around the ban."
Goatse blocked to US enemies.
Where SCOTUS appointees being an affirmative action two-fer counts more than legal knowledge or willingness to render judgments based solely on the facts of the case at hand interpreted solely through the lens of existing law and existing (US) legal precedent. Do we really want a Supreme Court that renders judgments based on some vague sense of empathy? How would you feel if you had a legitimate case that was decided against you because you were the wrong race or gender or sexual orientation? Do we really want to let Obongo tear down the last barrier remaining between himself and complete unfettered power? Do you trust him that much?
Okay it is time for me to say NIGGER, NIGGER , NIGGER.
The encryption features with these services make them
WEAPONS. You children need to grow up and realize why
these services are doing this. They have been violating
US Embargo rules for ever. The just now realize they are
culpable for their actions.
Mod me down, who really gives a shit it Slashdotters cannot
read and understand! NIGGERS!