[DWar]

Moveable type used to promulgate unconventional ideas could be operated secretly hence independently from government awareness in 1520. Each little press had an independent operational ability and affect. It was simply not possible for the governments of the world to know where each one was and destroy them all at the same time. If they could have they certainly would have.

In the current situation they can and will. The internet needs a massively gigantic architecture of interconnectedness and depends on governments for continued existence. The entire internet could be 'turned off' within a week, perhaps a day. Whether the governments of the world are willing to do this depends on the level of threat they perceive. Remember how quickly air traffic was halted in America after 911?

I recognize your passion and your desire for freedom and openness. Sadly, you misjudge the corruption of government and the lengths to which they are willing to go to retain their power.

The actions of Wikileaks will destroy the internet as we know it.

[abb]

Ain’t happening. Freedom wins - always.

[jonathonandjennifer]

Thanks for the very interesting and civil discussion. Assuming DWar's knowledge if the architecture of the internet is correct, I, unfortunately, believe DWar's conclusions are more likely correct.

My only objection to DWar's arguments is with the assumption of how far troops and law enforcement personel in the USA will go in opposing the citizens, even after a major terrorist attack. Given the choice of siding with their families or government thugs, the troops may choose their families.