zaterdag 2 mei 2009

internet is de enige geweldloze kans op vrijheid - en die dreigen we te verliezen


Wint de vijand deze slag, dan moeten helaas de fysieke wapens worden opgepakt.

Artikel WSJ

"Some parliamentarians had pushed for language that would have made access to the Internet a fundamental human right, making a court order necessary to restrict anyone's Internet access.

However, most member states opposed the amendment, preferring a system that allows the police or another regulatory body to stop Internet service, with a right of appeal by the individual.

Governments see this as a more efficient way to crack down on illegal downloading or sharing copyright material, said one diplomat involved in the talks.

If passed, the new laws would have an impact far beyond the one issue. The package provides for a new pan-European regulatory body, with oversight in most European telecoms matters."