Originally Posted by Bremen Cole
Wishful thinking, but I really, REALLY doubt it though. They would love to find ways to control the internet, and this is one way to get a rather large foot in the door.
To find ways to shut down sites and harass users is more that likely what this will ultimately be about. To be able to control what sites are allowed on the internet would be a dream come true for many. Going after Torrent sites would have the backing of big business, and seem on the surface to be the "right" and "moral" thing to do.
Then some time goes by, and the idea comes to shut down KKK sites, or perhaps Black Panther sites. Then (depending on your political persuasion) silence Move On or Glen Beck.... After all "free speech" is now trumped by calls of "hate speech".
Over the years I have learned that when government gets involved it is generally not so great for the folks. The Hollywood elite will be taken care of, they donate tons of money and free propaganda to the party. The very fact they have created this "Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator" position says a lot. The position will have to be justified and will be compelled to do something to protect the big media conglomerates.
Just a thought, have a nice day!
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