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Is an Internet Kill Switch Feasible In the US?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the we-need-an-nra-for-this dept.

wiredmikey writes "The 'Kill Switch' bill will introduce legislation that would give the US government power to limit Internet traffic in the event of cyber-security emergency. To recap recent events in Egypt, public political protests reached critical mass on January 25th and on January 27th, Internet connectivity and access across the region began plummeting ultimately leading to a five-day blackout. The question remains: could the same approach be taken in the US?"

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  1. Just take credit. by Kenja · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wait for the next Comcast outage and then shout "we did that on purpose!".

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    "Have you ever thought about just turning off the TV, sitting down with your kids, and hitting them?"