Posted on 01/15/2011 8:48:10 PM PST by John Semmens
Based on the success of its airport screening procedures, the Obama Administration is advancing a case for greater federal scrutiny of the Internet. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is proposing an Internet “identity ecosystem” that will require all users to have a unique ID before they can log on.
“Air travelers aren’t the only ones who represent a threat,” Locke pointed out. “In fact, it could be argued that irresponsible or malicious bloggers are capable of even more damage. A hijacked plane may end up killing hundreds or even thousands. But it won’t bring down the government. Misuse of the Internet, on the other hand, could destabilize our entire power structure.”
“As it stands right now, anyone can anonymously assail the government over the Internet,” Locke observed. “Unlike previous eras when the cost of printing and distributing anti-government propaganda imposed some finite limits on criticism, electronic blogs are virtually costless. You don’t have to be anybody, have an organization or major donors to create a message that could potentially reach millions. Unrestrained, this will disrupt established authority and lead to anarchy.”
By requiring every Internet user to obtain a government-issued ID Locke insisted that “dangerous persons can be interdicted on a ‘real-time’ basis or later prosecuted if they stray too far from acceptable norms. Those who try to use the Internet without obtaining the appropriate ID ahead of time will be liable to an ‘illegal trespassing’ charge—equivalent to a kind of ‘breaking-and-entering’ offense that will send them to prison. This should help deter unwarranted attacks by the government’s opponents.”
Locke denied that free speech would be stifled because “legitimate and civil discussion of policy issues will be protected. Only unauthorized and excessively contentious viewpoints will be targeted.”
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How about National Security requires more control of the BORDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In other words, if we don’t like what you say, you will vanish.
LOL! Yeah. We sure wouldn’t want secret government emails and classified documents being posted all over the net for everyone and anyone to read.
The fake news stories are becomeing rather tiresome!!!
“By requiring every Internet user to obtain a government-issued ID Locke insisted that “dangerous persons can be interdicted on a ‘real-time’ basis or later prosecuted if they stray too far from acceptable norms. Those who try to use the Internet without obtaining the appropriate ID ahead of time will be liable to an ‘illegal trespassing’ charge—equivalent to a kind of ‘breaking-and-entering’ offense that will send them to prison. This should help deter unwarranted attacks by the government’s opponents.” “
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This is satire....right?
If not, does anyone else think this is just about the stupidest idea yet to come out of the Obamination?
What about internet users not in the USSA, or on foreign servers? What about identity theft?
Someone tell me just how this is supposed to work.
The government under democrats is trying to find a way to put the economy into a death spiral. This proposal will help.
I got a message from the Chinese govt. warning me about sending restricted info and a threat of prison. They obviously weren't talking about prison for me but for my bud in China.
Another good one John.
did you respond?
Gary Locke is a sicko. This is simply not a first order need.
This Locke seems to think he is the Tsar of the Country.
“In other words, if we don’t like what you say, you will vanish.”
Yeah, I think it means something just like that. Well at least he isn’t proposing the mark of the beast.
Yet.
Based on what success? There have been zero incidents since Zero took office, zero incidents since we turned our kids and grandmas over for groping. I'd say that's a wash, not a success. Zero sucess, as in zero. Nothing from nothing is still nothing.
“The fake news stories are becomeing rather tiresome!!!”
Is that you Barry O?
“The fake news stories are becomeing rather tiresome!!!”
They’re only slightly fake - the gist of the article is true.
John is an artist when it comes to satire.
“The fake news stories are becomeing rather tiresome!!!
I know THIS version is satire, but is the administration
not asking for a national ID of all users???
I am still looking for answers to my questions on just
how it will work.
Nice one, John.
When my bud came back from China I told him what happened and he said they had changed his interpreter from a 20’s something female to a 50’s something male in uniform and he didn't know why.
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