Internet "kill switch"

@hoppy Said

I've heard there is a bill to give the president the power to shut off the internet, like Egypt did. IMO, this could be a sign the government is running scared. (Sniff, sniff) Do I smell the strong odor of fear coming off liberals and the far left?





https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2376888,00.asp

@radharc Said

More like right wing fear, aren't the left supposed to be for freedom and democracy? cos the right are overun with religious fanatics and morons.

@hoppy Said

Then why is the left trying to silence the right, such as Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin etc?

@boxerdc Said

First, there is no way to "kill" internet access here in the US. There are simply too many companies, too many satellites, and too many routes to access to make it even remotely possible.

And the government (state and federal) has "the emergency broadcast system" which is supposed to be used in case of a serious emergency like tornados, flash floods, or nuclear attack.

Broadcast stations are required to test it every day for 30 seconds.. they usually do it in the middle of the night.

@boxerdc Said

First, there is no way to "kill" internet access here in the US. There are simply too many companies, too many satellites, and too many routes to access to make it even remotely possible.

And the government (state and federal) has "the emergency broadcast system" which is supposed to be used in case of a serious emergency like tornados, flash floods, or nuclear attack.

Broadcast stations are required to test it every day for 30 seconds.. they usually do it in the middle of the night.

@raditz Said

It wouldn't be too hard to shut it down. Go after the largest companies initially and pick off the rest later.

@boxerdc Said

You probably aren't aware of this, living in your mothers basement and all, but most of us have internet access from our phones now.. The government would have to shoot down the satellites to shut that down.. and I doubt that AT&T would be too pleased with that.