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Say No To a Government Internet "Kill Switch"

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the terrible-ideas-make-me-sad dept.

GMGruman writes "In the name of national security, the feds are considering a law that would let the government turn off the Internet — or at least order broadband providers and ISPs to disable access. InfoWorld blogger Bill Snyder explains why this is a bad idea. Does the US really want to be like China or Iran?"

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  1. Its a protocol by BigJClark · · Score: 1, Redundant


    Its a protocol people, find a different way or medium to transmit your information.

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    Hi, I Boris. Hear fix bear, yes?
  2. Re:Does the U.S. really want to be like China or I by bbhack · · Score: 1, Redundant

    The words "net neutrality" sound good. The reality behind the political movement attached to them is anything but good. Wake up, quickly.

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