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Say No To a Government Internet "Kill Switch"
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?"
Maybe China asked the US Govt to install this as a final step before complete take over. They already own most of the US anyway.
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"...but this administration certainly does."
bullshit.
This is a bill proposed by Joe Lieberman. not 'This administration'.
There is no evidence at all of what you are saying. You are either stupid, ignorant or racist.
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"The slippery slope is a fallacy except when the government is concerned."
no, it is not. If you bothered to take your head out of your ass, you would see that the government seldom goes to extreme. Corporation on the other hand often do.
Legally the president can shut down all roads, radio and TV. Tell me mister slippery slope, how many times has that happened?
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I, also, disagree with TFA that "it raises the specter of some future administration using that power to crack down on its opponents." It raises the specter of this administration using that power to crack down on its opponents or those who disseminate information they would prefer not be widely known.
The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted. James Madison
Yes they do, one cop at a time.