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That deserves to be posted in full..
April 01, 2009
Cybersecurity Bill Proposes Unprecedented Government Power Over the Internet - A cybersecurity bill introduced today in the Senate would give the federal government extraordinary power over private sector Internet services, applications and software. The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 would, for example, give the President unfettered power to shut down Internet traffic in emergencies or disconnect any critical infrastructure system or network on national security grounds. The bill would grant the Commerce Department the ability to override all privacy laws to access any information about Internet usage in connection with a new role in tracking cybersecurity threats. The bill, introduced by Sens. John Rockefeller and Olympia Snowe, would also give the government unprecedented control over computer software and Internet services, threatening innovation, freedom and privacy. CDT President and CEO Leslie Harris said, "The cybersecurity threat is real, but such a drastic federal intervention in private communications technology and networks could harm both security and privacy."
Most people here don't understand that the Internet is under full attack on ALL fronts. When Internet 2 is fully implemented, everyone here can kiss their Internet businesses good bye. Why, because under the plan major ISP's will convert over to a subscription based revenue model (similar to Cable) where you would purchase a subscription package and then only be permitted to visit certain websites included in the subscription package. Any other websites you would have to pay for. Guess what? No one is going to pay more to visit your porn site(s)! Traffic will be cut to 1/100th of what you have now. You will be put out of business. Don't cry when it's too late.
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