PNAC, network troubles, and you.

[thoughtanarchist]

"Although many concepts of “cyber-war”
have elements of science fiction about them,
and the role of the Defense Department in
establishing “control,” or even what
“security” on the Internet means, requires a
consideration of a host of legal, moral and
political issues, there nonetheless will
remain an imperative to be able to deny
America and its allies' enemies the ability to
disrupt or paralyze either the military's or
the commercial sector's computer networks.
Conversely, an offensive capability could
offer America's military and political leaders
an invaluable tool in disabling an adversary
in a decisive manner."

PNAC document "Rebuilding America's Defences" pg 69
http://www.newamericancentury.org/RebuildingAmericasDefenses.pdf

Thought I heard whisperings about how the public wants a "safer" internet...

Poll reports released here...

Most want government to make Internet safe
Chicago Sun-Times, IL - Jun 15, 2005
BY TED BRIDIS. WASHINGTON -- Most Americans believe the government should do more to make the Internet safe, but they don't trust ...
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-net15.html

and here...

Poll: Most want Congress to make sure Internet safe
CNN International - Jun 15, 2005
http://edition.cnn.com/2005/TECH/internet/06/15/internet.safety.ap/

:tinfoilhat:

"Conversely, an offensive capability could
offer America's military and political leaders
an invaluable tool in disabling an adversary
in a decisive manner."

[Triana]

1. Oh yea they'll make it SAFE alright...

...just like CHINA'S.

[thoughtanarchist]

2. I believe the words they used were

establishing “control,”

:wtf:

[Triana]

3. exactly....

...just like they 'control' the media and just like China contols their internet access. China has thousands of 'screeners' that monitor all internet content and block what the gov't tells them to. We're next.