True and there are many hobbyist that are also knowledgeable. But they are a fairly insular group. They do not get their views or ideas cross pollinated out side their little sphere of influence.
I just don’t see the mainstream media picking up on this. And if gets some coverage on Page D5 I don’t see many people finding the article and thinking it will have much impact on their life.
How many people have taken an interest in the Net Neutrality Act? That can have a huge impact on how we use the net and who do you know has taken the time to look into what that abortion of a bill will do?
Do you really think it will be a blip on the radar once it’s changed or gone?
Yes.
Like I said:
This won’t even be a blip on the radar of the American people until it is too late and probably long after Obama is gone.
People won’t notice until they can’t do the things that they have been accustomed to doing.
This new governing body will not changes things drastically immediately. They will take time to slowly gather power and build up a body of reason for needed change to how the internet works. Hackers are the most likely excuse they will use; a need for security.
It is a slow road to serfdom we are on. The free world will end with a whimper and not bang. It is entertainment that is the opiate of the people and not religion. The Christian religion has been the guardian of freedom these last few centuries. Christianity is being exiled by the West and with it goes the guiding light of freedom.
Internet and social policy are closely tied. If America keeps itself free then it will refuse foreign edicts that would wish censorship on its internal networks.