Shut down internet

[Neal]

Haven't seen this posted here yet, thought it important.

**broken link removed**

 

[Sceadwian]

"shall not be subject to judicial review."
That's a scarey thing. that's like a universal warrant to tap Internet traffic.

Personally I think it's a horrible idea.

 

[Neal]

Apparently we are the only 2 who find this to be a problem!

"People are too apathetic, but then who cares"

 

[Sceadwian]

It's not a problem, it's a concern.

 

[ikalogic]

They did shut down the internet in Egypt for almost a week...

 

[shokjok]

The Internet is feared by a lot of governments, for lack of controls and its influences. Egypt shut it down during the crisis, unsure about Libya and other mid-East nations. Saudi Arabia may have strict controls on its providers, much like the US Feds want access to providers' data for "investigative purposes". The Net is a permanent depository like a global library - seek and ye shall find!

 

[Pommie]

When Egypt shut down Email, Ecommerce etc. shouldn't it have been called Gypt?

I'll get me coat.

Mike.

 

[JimB]

When Egypt shut down Email, Ecommerce etc. shouldn't it have been called Gypt?

Or maybe e-Gypt ??

JimB

 

[kpatz]

Or maybe e-Gypt ??

JimB

E-Gypped.

 

[Birdman Adam]

I don't like the idea of this at all...

BTW wondering if they already have power to shut down all telephone comms yet?

Guess I better hurry up and get my license and some radios...