Iternet cutoff, we have to stop this.

Last week Danny mentioned the bill, about Internet cutoff, proposed by Joe Lieberman I-Conn., Susan Collins R-Maine and Tom Carper D-Del. I had not seen this and have since researched the bill. Thanks, Danny for pointing this out to us. Anyone that has viewed my blog, knows that Danny and I do not aways view the government in the same way, but this is another one of those times that we do see somethings the same. The three sponsors of this bill cements the fact that dumb politicians do not all come from the same place. We have an Independent, a Republican and a Democrat. Their concern is that in the case of a cyber attack on our systems the government will then be able to cutoff the Internet and "save us all." Sorry but the first word that comes to my mind is, bullshit. This is an opportunity for politicians to "legally" control something for our own good. This is frightening, because they could also pull off what Mubarak did last week in Egypt, when he cut access for the people there. We can not give up liberties and freedom because some politician wants to "protect us". Over ten years ago, after 9-11, the patriot act was passed. This allowed government officials to wiretap and view our private information without permission from us. This week the extension of the Patriot Act was defeated, but only because the Republicans tried a procedural vote that required two thirds majority to pass. They will get the extension passed through regular voting procedures. Please contact your Representatives and Senators to tell them the Patriot Act and Internet cutoffs are two types of safety and protection that the American public does not need. We have to maintain our rights and freedoms. One voice. Be that voice.