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Is there a world wide movement to shut down the Internet? Well I found a UTube Link where some video clips say yes. The first one is a clip of Jay Rockefeller giving his two cents worth. I really cannot decide if he is for or against taking down the Web
The announcer in this video talks about Net II. The governments in the world want to shut down the web because it is terrible.
Well God forbid that the general public should know anything. Right?
Here is more information about what is in store for the Net. Should the world citizens be leery of these people in government. I mean the ones that have decided the average people of the world are just to-o-o-o stupid to wisely decide anything for themselves? World citizenry needs the expert guidance of people in the upper reaches of the economic ladder who never invented anything and never started a company.
Here's an idea. Afraid of how the Internet may lose precious data? Put it on "hard copy". Look up the term: hard copy. Afraid of losing something do to power outrage and solar outrages not to mention other natural anomalies? Use "hard copy". Got it? Here are some more sites about hard copy that may of interest to all of you really smart politicians, etc. who are so much more smarter than we "little people".
Of course some of these articles are written by the "great unwashed." (Another title for the "little people")
http://goodblimey.com/archives/2003/12/06/should-internet-be-controlled/ Very necessary reading for those who wish to control the Internet.
http://www.earlham.edu/~pols/ps17971/asia1/lavista.html. Discuss how the Internet can help stop governments from making disastrous decisions. This is just one example. The following quote is what has stuck in my mind the most.
However, the need of states to remain current in issues such as scientific advancements and commercial developments forces governments of states to acknowledge and accept the internet.
Does the above quote leave room for thought? I think so. How about you Dear Reader?
From the same article entitled "Those Who have Knowledge of the Internet Can Not Be Controlled by The Government"comes the following:
Deedee Halleck does not ignore the fact that societies that have "violently repressive governments" (she gives the examples of Iraq and Libya) are having problems becoming involved in the information technology revolution, and citizens of these areas have difficulty acquiring usage of the internet. However, the need of states to remain current in issues such as scientific advancements and commercial developments forces governments of states to acknowledge and accept the internet. Halleck states that "We have a kind of knowledge market going on which is in a way, impervious to the efforts of the states to control it." According to this form of thought, in order for a state to progress the goverment must take the risk of placing themselves in a position where they are vulnerable to the occurance of a revolution. With this fact, the fight for human rights using the internet proceeds to develop succesfully in various territories despite governmental beliefs.Does this mean that if government officials want their state to progress, become powerful and rich then there is a need for free exchange of information? Think about it! Check it out in the annals of history. When did a society or the world make the greatest advancements. When did the greatest wealth come forth? Read your history a great, noble, fearless, vastly intelligent leaders of the world. The truth shall set you free!
As for protecting children, no problem exists here. There is now cloud computing and software that can do that. Plus Dear Reader, a parent has a right to look at a child's computer. Here is another idea, keep pedophiles and other type of predators away from children. I do mean for life. This is what psychologists and psychiatrists recommend.
Here are some links that may help, Dear Reader:
http://www.protectkids.com/ This particular site has a great maze. In the maze are a lot of links to click. Click on "Internet Dangers" and you get a wealth of information about the dangers of the Internet for children. Click on the "Youth Safety Rules". and there are a *pluforia" of suggestions on keeping youth safe on the Internet.
By the way, Dear Reader, these governments that want to protect kids, did it ever occur to them that the Internet unfettered can actually help them *ferret out the dangers. Think About It!
Oh by the way here are some more suggestions for how to protect kids.
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/familysafety/default.aspx
http://billmullins.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/how-to-protect-your-children-on-the-internet-20-tips/
http://www.ivillage.com/7-ways-protect-your-kids-internet/6-a-128701
Now then to change the subject. How to protect governments from cyber attacks is discussed in the following links:
http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=9556 Discusses a new program for the government of the USA I presume. "Perfect Citizen" is the name of the program. This is just one idea.
http://www.idsecuritysuite.com/blog/protect-yourself-against-a-cyber-attack Talks about how the average citizen can protect their home computers from cyber attacks. There might be something of use for governments here. Think about it!
Oh yeah! Here is another thought. Control Freaks! Maybe this should be for another entry.
Dear Reader, please feel free to comment. Keep it clean, keep it to the point and keep it wholesome. No violence please. Violent material is *verboten!
To one and all think. Think about it! If thinking causes a headache take two aspirin and go to bed. If pain continues through the next day then go to doctor. If a doctor is unavailable or affordable then find a big rock. A very big rock. Hit foot, no difference which, with rock. Pain of foot will make pain of head less noticeable. If not then for those who like to complain (like the writer of this blog) then there will be something to really complain about.
With further use of the brain for real critical thinking headaches from thinking should cease. Over time thinking may become enjoyable. Thinking may be a key to prosperity, happiness and peace.
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May you one and all be blessed. May wisdom grow within you like the garden of Eden. May you be strong, healthy, truly wealthy and wise. Until we meet again on this blog, goodbye.
Stay Tuned! More discussion on this subject to come here brought to you by one crazy bird!
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Definitions as pertains to this entry.
*pluforia Seemingly endless amount of information. Information that sprouts up like weeds out of control. ( A little literacy license here.
*ferret Can mean a small mammal but in this article is in the verbal sense meaning to search.
*verboten German for forbidden
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