First, China. Next: the Great Firewall of... Australia?

From time magazine:

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The concept of government-backed web censorship is usually associated with nations where human rights and freedom of speech are routinely curtailed. But if Canberra's plans for a mandatory Internet filter go ahead, Australia may soon become the first Western democracy to join the ranks of Iran, China and a handful of other nations where access to the Internet is restricted by the state.

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It is a bad idea that should not be allowed to happen, but hyperventilating and comparing it to repressive political filters does not help the cause.

Reply to
keithr

Talking about it on these ngs doesn't get to the people who need to listen. Write to your local Federal MP and let them know what you think of this proposal. Get to know your local members. Talk to them in their offices, or if you see them when they're out and about. Remind them about the repressive regimes (and deaths)that have eventuated after governments have extended their controls over the population.

And ask your Federal member if they really want to be remembered for passing legislation that helps to turn Australia into a police state.

Also, there's no guarantee that the Libs will can the internet filter if they win government either.

If enough voters let their MPs know how they feel, then perhaps, just perhaps, your representatives will change their minds.

And also make sure that they kill the proposal to log all your web brousing and communications at the same time.

Unfortunately we don't have any guaranteed human rights, freedom of speech, or pretty much any other rights in Australia.

Bring on the election.

Never thought I'd turn political.

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dmm

Pigs might fly, too.

That aint how MPs decide what they are for and what they are against.

Fat chance.

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Thats a lie too with political speech.

Fat lot of difference that will make. The most that might happen is that the greens get complete control of the senate with stuff where the coalition opposes labor.

You dont have a clue about how the political system actually works.

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Rod Speed

You're content to let yourself get pineappled because you can't be bothered to stand up for your rights. People like you have gotten us to this point.

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Clocky

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John Tserkezis

Can we have that again in English???????

Reply to
SG1

contraversial brain?

Reply to
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Back to the loony bin for you...

Reply to
Rod Speed

Of course there is a simple answer:

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