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Emergency Government Control of the Internet?
TheZid writes "A newly proposed bill would give Uncle Sam the power to disconnect private sector computers from the internet in the event of a 'cyber security emergency.' As usual, our government is trying to take away our privacy by citing security. What actually counts as a 'Cyber-Security Emergency?' Does the president now have the option of disconnecting people when they disagree with his policies? How about disconnecting bloggers that criticize his health care reform? What counts as an emergency? Can political opponents be deemed a cyber-security emergency?"
It's like a fistful of sand, the harder you squeeze, the more that slips through your fingers.
Actually I believe you misquoted Princess Leia there.
The higher the technology, the sharper that two-edged sword.
Check the facts: Federal Reserve is *not* private...