Internet Kill Switch

[joethiesmanfan]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

That's why you use a bank or credit union that provides you protection against that happening in writing.

Sammy I understand your point, I don't want the government controlling my Internet browsing habits. But, from a national security point of view, I think that if foreign countries can use cyber attacks the Internet is a border fo sorts and therfore comes under federal jurisdiction. What if some idiot gains control of the air traffic control system like on the show 24? It is not impossible.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by joethiesmanfan

Sammy I understand your point, I don't want the government controlling my Internet browsing habits. But, from a national security point of view, I think that if foreign countries can use cyber attacks the Internet is a border fo sorts and therfore comes under federal jurisdiction. What if some idiot gains control of the air traffic control system like on the show 24? It is not impossible.

Without going into too much detail, critical government infrastructure (DoD, DoE, DHS) is isolated from general internet traffic and there are security measures and safeguards in place to protect against cyber-attacks which are ongoing constantly.

This bill is just another case of not "letting a crisis go to waste".

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Without going into too much detail, critical government infrastructure (DoD, DoE, DHS) is isolated from general internet traffic and there are security measures and safeguards in place to protect against cyber-attacks which are ongoing constantly.

This bill is just another case of not "letting a crisis go to waste".

Totally agree. Reason number 873 that I can't stand this stinking administration.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Without going into too much detail, critical government infrastructure (DoD, DoE, DHS) is isolated from general internet traffic and there are security measures and safeguards in place to protect against cyber-attacks which are ongoing constantly.
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Yeah but if Megatron and the Decepticons can hack it, you just can't be sure!

Basically, what happened is Lieberman just saw Transformers, and wasn't watching Megan Fox, and realized a national security threat existed!