You may be correct that wireless communication can be blocked I have no doubt that the technology exits because China does that, however in the country we have the right of free speech and that means the right of " free hearing" or "free seeing" As parents we can choose to "censor" what our children see,hear,or read but as adults we are free to censor ourselves. The point being, do we want our government to act as our parents? Our ability to self govern depends on our government to be as transparent as possible while preserving individual rights of free speech. We cannot allow the government to become so powerful that they get to decide what information we are capable of disseminating.Distinguished Rick wrote:While I do not profress a college degree in computer science I do have 2 sons who work for Dell. Also, having a military background and worked with computer systems throughout the world my knowledge says differently. I've worked at places overseas in Afghanistan that anything to do with weapons and so on was blocked. If you think for a second that the internet can't be censored your living in a make believe world. The "child block" on TV's and your computer are a form of censorship. Parents censor what their kids can and can't see or watch, well at least the ones who care do.Beiruty wrote:No one can censor the internet, unless you shut down the internet. It was designed to be non-defeated system.Distinguished Rick wrote:Censorship in any form is bad. Period. It would never stop at the internet. Crack the door open and it will lead to more than just censorship.
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- Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:30 pm
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- Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:29 am
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bearlesjr wrote:Great responses guys!. I use the internet daily! It's a great resource. Now, I'm in the HVAC industry. How is it helpful? Tons of resources online for reference on troubleshooting and installation. I have been in this industry for 40 years now and it has totally changed since I started. New technologies are coming out every day. If I have a problem I just whip out my IPAD or phone and find the solution. Or watch a You Tube video. Couldn't do the 40 years ago.
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If you want to build a bomb I'm sure you can find a you tube video on how to do it. Want to convert a semi auto rifle to an auto, just google it . The censoring I was referring to is like being put on the "no fly list", or any sexual or child abuse list restricting you from associated web sites. Much like the PG ratings on a movie or the parental tools set up on most TV's today.
I would be more likely to support actions like this than support banns on ammo and firearms!
I think I understand your point. If someone misuses information, or uses the internet to intimidate, threaten or otherwise cause harm, I can see them losing the privilege to use the internet, maybe for a set period of time, or depending on the offense forever. But I think that is the point of most of the posts, that directly applies to the person, not the internet as a whole. Just like the actions of a few should not cause punishment for everyone.
- Thu Jan 28, 2016 12:10 am
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cbunt1 wrote:Freedom isn't free.
Freedom comes with risks.
Freedom comes with far fewer risks than the alternative.
These are risks I'm willing to accept.
Information isn't bad, the Internet isn't bad it can be used to help doctors diagnose patients a continent away, it can allow deployed soldiers witness the birth of their child it can teach inspire and provide life saving technology it is the misuse of the information that is the problem. Blaming the information or the pathway it travels is the same as blaming guns for violence committed by people.
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:46 pm
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bearlesjr wrote:I absolutely agree!!! But as it is right now, any stoned half whit with a crock pot and a gift card from Home Depot or Lowe's can kill 30 people.Jusme wrote:If we start censoring information where do we draw the line? We can't demand 2A rights and do away with 1A
I am all for the 1st and 2nd amendment! I hope that is apparent because I'm here!
I have some really big concerns about this Obama/Clinton administration. We as legal carry, law abiding citizens have to come up with a solution!!!
The crock pot killings have to stop in order to maintain our freedoms!
You and I both know when it come to government it's all or nothing! We have to give them a solution to protect our freedoms!
As John Boy would say: They ain't smart enough to figure it out on there own! (typo intended)
Lets give the government a feasible argument! Not a stupid excuse to take away our rights!
It's true any crackpot can kill a lot of people but that's the same argument gun grabbers have about guns you can't take away everything that is potentially life threatening but you can hold accountable those who threaten or take life. Ever since man figured out he could roll a big rock down the hill to kill or maim others, the information became available to someone else. We can't clear all of the rocks from the earth but we can punish those who use them to destroy innocent life.
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:28 pm
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If we start censoring information where do we draw the line? We can't demand 2A rights and do away with 1A