Monday, April 13, 2009

CYBER CENSORSHIP???

Raw Story has reported that a proposed bill which could give the President broad discretion to shut down the internet in times of potential crisis has been proposed by Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME).

Read the full story here: http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Cybersecurity_Act_seeks_broad_powers_0413.html

Do we really want the President, ANY President, EVEN President Obama, to have the power to shut down the internet, thereby effectively isolating the citizenry in times of crisis? This seems more in line with places like China and North Korea which regularly censors the news and prohibits reporters from getting the story out.

The CyberSecurity Act of 2009 is something we should all be aware of and monitor to ensure that such broad sweeping powers are not given to one individual. While many of us may trust the current president not to abuse his powers and authority, we should all have learned from the last eight years that "absolute power corrupts absolutely".

It is our responsibility to be ever vigilant to protect our freedom!

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