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Free Speech Internet Will Soon Disappear
by Dave Hodges | February 7, 2015 6:00 am
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As the old saying goes, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” When it
comes to our collective Internet freedom as it relates to our First Amendment rights, truer words
have never been spoken.
Why We Have “Old Sayings”
A culture develops old sayings about life, because over time, the old sayings are generally true
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and have withstood the test of time. When it comes to Internet freedom, there are two more old
sayings that apply: (1) “If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it; and, (2) “Inch by inch it is a cinch”.
“If It Ain’t Broken, Don’t Fix It”
There is no need for the government to change access and content rules on the Internet.
Therefore, the government must invent reasons to gain control over our free speech on the
Internet, and when they engage in this type of intrusiveness, they usually do this “in the name
of protecting the children”. Thus, the Federal government will invent reasons why the Internet is
broken and must be fixed. These new arguments to intrude on Internet freedom and free
speech, are, and will continue to center on child pornography. The problem with this argument
is that all States already have very strict pornography laws. For example, in Arizona, if a
person views online child pornography, the criminal penalty is10 years in prison for each
separate image that is viewed by the accused. Arizona residents do not need the intrusiveness
of the Federal government to come into play in order to protect its citizens from Internet
pornography. In short, the Internet “ain’t broken and it does not need fixin’.”
“Inch by Inch, It Is a Cinch”
Through the power of incrementalism, the Federal government is well on its way to seizing total
control over the Internet. It is abundantly clear, that the Federal government’s goal is total
control over the content on the Internet as well as regulating who has access to this expansive
medium of communication.
The Great Firewall of China
China’s Internet police censors are very well-trained and very quick to respond to any content
that could potentially pose a potential challenge to the Chinese Communist Party’s political,
social and ideological control. China’s Internet police have made China’s Internet the envy of
political pro-state propaganda, censorship and government control over commercial activity.
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On December 2, 2014, the 7th China-U.S. Internet Industry Forum attracted[3] 150
participants, including Lu Wei, Minister of the State Internet Information Office in China. Wei
manages (i.e. rigidly controls) Internet information in China. Also attending the conference was
the United States Under Secretary for economic growth, energy and the environment,
Catherine Novelli.
In the keynote speech of the conference, Minister Lu made several suggestions, including that
China and the U.S. could and should jointly manage the Internet. I will pause for a moment as
you rub your eyes in disbelief and reread the previous passage.
Yes, the Chinese and the Americans are actively planning to jointly control the Internet.
President Obama may not be able, or willing, to protect our Southern border from illegal
intrusion, but he is certainly on his way to sealing off the borders of Internet freedom.
The two countries vowed to strengthen cooperation[4] (i.e. extreme censorship) on fighting
terrorism in cyber space in the latest excuse for Federal government intrusion into our Internet
freedoms.
When In Rome, Do As the Romans Do
In classic Orwellian Doublespeak, Under-Secretary Novelli stated that the two countries share a
mutual responsibility to build up more broadband[5] access, particularly in the developing
world. As the reader will see in later paragraphs, this will be the excuse to tax the Internet. She
described this process as being inextricably linked to GDP growth. This twisted logic suggests
that economic growth is contingent upon controlling the Internet and its content as well as who
has access to the Internet. In China, one increasingly needs an ID to log on to the Internet
and the content rules are actually more strictly enforced than Facebook protecting its
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turf.
Meanwhile at George Washington University (GWU), Minister Lu[6] has been brought to this
American university to share stories about the vibrant Chinese Internet industry in Beijing’s
Zhongguancun, known as China’s Silicon Valley. While speaking at GWU, Lu invited his
American student audience to visit China’s Internet firms there and mingle with the Chinese in
order to gain a glimpse of America’s Internet future.
The Secretary General of the Information Research Center of Chinese Academy of Social
Sciences, Jiang Qiping[7], said the U.S. has been insisting the other countries be completely
open in cyberspace, but that would bring huge Internet security concerns. Subsequently, the
Chinese are telling Americans that we must protect you from yourself. Secretary General,
Qiping should rest easy because America is ready to control the Internet in the same manner
as happens in China.
The FCC Plans to “Go Chinese” On Internet Freedom
When government is afraid to outright ban something, they are notorious for taxing the activity
into oblivion, so as to deny access to a product or service. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC), without any legitimate statutory authority whatsoever, is proposing to
expand its taxation and regulation of the Internet. According to the Constitution, all taxes must
be passed by Congress. However, nobody ever accused this administration of following the
rules of the Constitution (i.e. Benghazi, IRS-Gate, Fast and Furious, intimidation of AP
reporters, etc.).
Dictatorial regimes have used the Internet to squash oppositional political thought and to spy
on citizens (e.g. NSA). Further, it is well-known that the United Nations[8] views the Internet
as an untapped opportunity for tax revenues[9] and an opportunity to regulate popular
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political ideals (e.g. Agenda 21).
Three Months Ago, the FCC Was Reviewing Archival
Documents to Find the Right Mix of Controlling the Internet
Any American who values their present state of Internet Freedom would be wise to review what
the FCC was looking at in terms of changing Internet content and access regulations. The
following document was leaked to me as to what the FCC was previously looking at when they
were meeting outside the purview of public scrutiny. Take the 5-10 minutes necessary to view
this 2012 document, under review by the FCC, in order to see just how close we all are to
losing our Internet freedom.
COUNCIL WORKING GROUP[10]
TO PREPARE FOR THE 2012 WORLD
CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
I have also received information, from an anonymous whistleblower which stated that the FCC
was also reviewing an old Senate bill originally introduced which would have given complete
control over the internet to Verizon Wireless, A T & T, Bell South and more. And the FCC was
also looking at a former bill introduced by the scourge of Arizona, Senator John McCain, in
which he proposed that bloggers be fined up to $300,000 for “offensive statements, photos and
videos posted by visitors on comment boards”.
If the FCC had passed any of this legislation, it would have marked the end of previously
unrestrained opinions as expressed on the Internet. McCain’s Internet army of censors would
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then pass the information on to the relevant police authorities and subsequent bloggers could
be fined $300,000 or face jail time. Hiding behind the pretense of protecting our children,
McCain’s legislation was originally referred to as the “Stop the Online Exploitation of Our
Children Act.[11]” The legislation demands that a Stalinist-type army of informants, similar to
the abovementioned Chinese Internet police, would patrol the Internet and remove content
which it deemed a threat to the established order. The proposed administrative laws, would
have had the Internet spies browsing various websites, like a pack of Facebook trolls, looking
for inappropriate Internet material which might pose a threat “to the children”.
On the surface, there appears to be good news for Internet freedom advocates. After playing
host to protesters in his personal driveway, FCC Director, Tom Wheeler, has backed off
consideration for all proposals which in any way, would restrict free access to the Internet and
the right to exercise free speech. Before you plan your celebration party, please be aware that
the FCC is leaving the door open to imposing an indirect tax upon Internet users. Taxation is a
precursor step towards control.
FCC to Use Subterfuge to Control the Internet
On one hand, the FCC seems poised to protect Internet freedom after flirting with rules of
extreme censorship only a few months ago. Then, after a few driveway protestors show up, the
FCC reverses themselves. However, this is a case of a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”. The FCC is
avoiding controversy by changing its tactics.
The FCC has reserved the right to “extract funds from Internet providers to help subsidize
services for rural Americans, educators and the poor…” Internet providers won’t be asked to
contribute to the subsidy fund, known as Universal Service[12], right away. The keyword here
is “right away“. This will be the first step that the FCC will take to tax the Internet.
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Remember, “Inch by inch, it is a cinch”. If we allow the FCC to unconstitutionally tax the
internet, this will be the first step towards exercising unfettered control over the Internet. I also
view this as a precursor move to hand over taxation, and ultimately Internet control to the
United Nations.
Conclusion
American government and university officials are in bed with the Chinese Internet censors,
ostensibly, to learn about how best to limit Internet free speech, Chinese style.
The FCC originally showed its true colors as it strongly considered fining bloggers for free
speech on the Internet, according to insider sources. Further, this government is showing its
intentions as it is moving toward joint control over the Internet with China. And what will the net
effect be? The march towards waking up the country as to the march towards absolute
totalitarian control will move forward, unimpeded, as the people eventually lose their right to
exercise free speech.
The silver lining in all of this, is that Internet freedom is something that even most of the sheep
value. If we in the Independent media play our cards right, we can use this issue to our
advantage. Roll up your sleeves awake citizens of America, we have some work to do.
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the 7th China-U.S. Internet Industry Forum attracted:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/03/china-us-internet_n_6262966.html
strengthen cooperation: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/us/2014-12/03/content_19020606.htm
broadband: http://topic.chinadaily.com.cn/index/special/sid/485
Minister Lu: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/us/2014-12/03/content_19020606.htm
Jiang Qiping: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/us/2014-12/03/content_19020606.htm
United Nations: http://www.cnet.com/news/u-n-could-tax-u-s-based-web-sites-leaked-docs-
show/
tax revenues: http://www.cnet.com/news/u-n-could-tax-u-s-based-web-sites-leaked-docs-show/
COUNCIL WORKING GROUP: http://files.wcitleaks.org/public/T09-CWG.WCIT12-120620-TD-
PLEN-0064MSW-E.pdf
Stop the Online Exploitation of Our Children Act.:
http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/december2006/151206mccainbill.htm
Universal Service: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2015/02/04/the-fcc-just-
proposed-the-strongest-net-neutrality-rules-ever/
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As the old saying goes, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” When it
comes to our collective Internet freedom as it relates to our First Amendment rights, truer words
have never been spoken.
Why We Have “Old Sayings”
A culture develops old sayings about life, because over time, the old sayings are generally true](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)