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The Internet has a role in Man's evolving political structure
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| Posted by: Emory Schley |
8/24/2007 4:53 AM |
Letting off a bit of steam every now and then, and complaining about things in general and life in particular seems to be a popular pastime these days. I participate in this nonsense, too, and am as guilty – perhaps even more so – as anyone else.
But, from time to time, it just might be profitable for all of us to stop for a moment and make mental note of the fact that complaining, loudly and indignantly and to as many as will hear us, is really the unfettered expression of an opinion, and as such, probably has at least several Constitutional mandates guaranteeing us the right to scream loud and long. At least within the borders of the United States of America.
Not everyone in the world is nearly as lucky as we are in this respect. But the Internet, with its millions of sites – heck, that’s just a guess, it’s probably more like billions – is vast enough to give almost anyone anywhere unlimited opportunity for expressing opinions. Many coercive governments, especially those who do not trust their own citizens, have clamped restrictions on the Internet inside their borders. Others levy heavy taxes on the usage of the Internet. Such tactics have a chilling effect on the abilities of citizens to openly and widely express opinions that may be in opposition to the opinions of those in power.
However, I suspect that in the long term, the openness of the Internet, coupled with the inventiveness of hackers eager to break through governmental restrictions, will ultimately prevail over oppressive edicts. Then, the entire world may be yet another step closer to a truly free and open society wherein all are free to openly express their opinions.
And yes, to complain loudly and long, too! |
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