Friday, August 25, 2006
An issue of sovereignty
We're getting generally strong support for this precedent setting case, seeking authority from the CRTC for Canadian carriers, at their own option, to be able to block illegal content that originates from outside our borders.
To those that say that you can't stop people from accessing the content, I'll answer that we can at least make it more difficult. We can't prevent all the illegal drugs from entering Canada either, but that doesn't mean we should stop trying.
To those who suggest that we need to go to the source, let me say that we are pulling many levers of justice on both sides of the border.
To those that think that the Internet is invincible, don't forget the the weakest link is that wire, or fibre or WiFi connection that leads from your PC to your own ISP. It is the single point of failure for most users. It is precisely the right place to intercede.
This case is an important precedent because it speaks to the sovereignty of Canada and its ability to protect its citizens and defend its own criminal code.
We should be able to rely on Canadian instruments of justice, law and regulation to defend Canadians inside Canada.
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To those that say that you can't stop people from accessing the content, I'll answer that we can at least make it more difficult. We can't prevent all the illegal drugs from entering Canada either, but that doesn't mean we should stop trying.
To those who suggest that we need to go to the source, let me say that we are pulling many levers of justice on both sides of the border.
To those that think that the Internet is invincible, don't forget the the weakest link is that wire, or fibre or WiFi connection that leads from your PC to your own ISP. It is the single point of failure for most users. It is precisely the right place to intercede.
This case is an important precedent because it speaks to the sovereignty of Canada and its ability to protect its citizens and defend its own criminal code.
We should be able to rely on Canadian instruments of justice, law and regulation to defend Canadians inside Canada.
Technorati Tags:
CRTC, Racist, Illegal Content, Net Neutrality, Mark Goldberg
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The only reason you show interest in this "precedent-setting case" is because you want your name to be up there beside people who have made a dent a in the Canadian legal system.
You won't be able to claim that whether or not you win or lose though. The only trophy you will with is the "Censorship award". To make matters worse, instead of trying to follow normal procedure in a complaint to the CRTC, you clowns tried to subvert the public process and get in through the back.
A nice attempt to try and fight a case with no opposition. The CRTC saw you for what you are though and threw a wrench in your plans. You can be sure now, that after all the media attention and your putrid outbursts of optimism when this issue was still being evaluated by the Commission, the next time this case goes before them, there will be a long lineup of people wanting to oppose your move.
No one likes a weasel. That's exactly what you are
You won't be able to claim that whether or not you win or lose though. The only trophy you will with is the "Censorship award". To make matters worse, instead of trying to follow normal procedure in a complaint to the CRTC, you clowns tried to subvert the public process and get in through the back.
A nice attempt to try and fight a case with no opposition. The CRTC saw you for what you are though and threw a wrench in your plans. You can be sure now, that after all the media attention and your putrid outbursts of optimism when this issue was still being evaluated by the Commission, the next time this case goes before them, there will be a long lineup of people wanting to oppose your move.
No one likes a weasel. That's exactly what you are
I think this article sums up this issue pretty well
Ottawa "human rights lawyer" wants Canada's Internet to be more like China.
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Ottawa "human rights lawyer" wants Canada's Internet to be more like China.
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