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Net Neutrality via Global Internet Treaty?

September 20th, 2010 | 12 Comments

Last week an Internet Governance Forum was held in Lithuania. During this forum the Council of Europe presented a proposal that outlined 12 principles of internet governance, including a commitment from countries to sustain the technological foundations that underpin the web’s infrastructure. These 12 principles are the foundation of a broader Global Internet Treaty the Council of Europe wants to implement. The Council of Europe is comprised of 47 member states and works with the European Union on culture and education as well as on the international enforcement of justice and Human Rights. The Council proposed cross-border co-operation between countries to identify and address security vulnerability and protect the network from possible cyber attacks or cyber terrorism. It would also uphold rights to freedom of expression and association, and the principle of net neutrality, in … Read entire article »

Filed under: Council of Europe, European Union, Global Internet Treaty, Net Neutrality, united states

The illusion of a Republic

July 28th, 2010 | 12 Comments

We all remember the quote from Benjamin Franklin outside of Independence Hall in 1787 when the Constitutional Convention concluded. Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” Franklin replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” The question is have we kept it or do we have something much different than our founders envisioned? I believe we have something much different than our founders envisioned and the transformation started about 100 years ago. This transformation has been greatly accelerated in the last 6 months with the passage of ObamaCare and the Financial Reform bill; two laws that encroach upon individual liberties and property rights. Two laws that only 50 years ago would have never passed because the people had a better grasp on … Read entire article »

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Remembering Ronnie – Remembering Us

February 7th, 2010 | 2 Comments

By Right Hand Man Ronald Reagan kept things simple because his decisions were based on core beliefs and therefore didn’t need large formulas or complex explanations. The truth is that when political leaders start spouting numbers, talking about 2000+ page bills, or quote a committee’s view on budget planning, the majority of us aren’t getting it. Perhaps most of it is purposely spoken over our heads so that we don’t get in the way of the “professionals”. This creates distrust in a situation where we must trust – a precarious relationship between the people and their government representatives. Yesterday would have been Ronald Reagan’s 99th birthday. The complexities of my feelings for Reagan are deep and wide but I too will keep it simple. I miss Ronald Reagan. I miss his witty … Read entire article »

Filed under: 99th birthday, american spirit, Freedom of Speech, indpendence, Keep America Safe, principles, Ronald Reagan, Shining City, united states