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Bill Allows Obama Power to Shut Down Internet
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The President of the United States is said by some to be the most powerful man in the world -- but should he have control of the spread of information.
A legislation proposed on April 1 is no joke. The proposed bill would grant President Obama the authority to shut down public and private networks -- including the restriction of internet traffic -- as part of a cybersecurity emergency plan.
The bill was introduced by West Virginia Democratic Sen. John Rockefeller and Sen. Olympia Snowe, a Republican from Maine. The aim of the bill is to unite both public and private network operators to develop regulations for what to do in case of a cyber attack.
For obvious reasons, many are concerned about what such power could mean if the wrong actions were taken. Leslie Harris, president and CEO at the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), said in a NetworkWorld story, “This is pretty sweeping legislation. Seems the President could turn off the Internet completely or tell someone like Verizon to limit or block certain traffic. There is a lot to worry about in this bill.”
While the public sector may be used to more government regulation and involvement, such control will undoubtedly bother corporations. CDT’s Harris added that regulatory rules could force companies to all conform to a similar system, which could hamper security and innovation. For example, if a critical security flaw was found in a mandated system, then the entire network could be susceptible to such a flaw.
Corporations, particularly internet-centric companies, are keeping close watch on how this will pan out.
“We are currently studying this legislation,” said Dan Martin, a spokesman for Google. “Security has been a priority at Google from the beginning of the company – we recognize that secure products are instrumental in maintaining the trust our users place in us.”
The politicians behind the bill do clarify that this is just the first proposal and that there is still room for much revision and evolution.
“This legislation is the beginning of the process - the objective of this cybersecurity bill is to start the debate and chairman Rockefeller welcomes comments from all parties, he is sitting down with stakeholders already and he welcomes input from all those supportive of the legislation and those with concerns,” said Jena Longo, deputy communications director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation.
Check out the bill here (PDF), hosted by NetworkWorld.
Source : Tom's Hardware US
Barrack does not have the rectitude necessary to make important decisions that effect people's lives. Besides that He has poor judgement.
But what exactly would he ever want to close down?
Barrack does not care about Internet users!!!
But what exactly would he ever want to close down?
It's a conspiracy! The RIAA,etc are paying him to do it!
Communism (Marxism Leninism Obamanism) is coming.
That's the kind of power that only the RIAA, MPAA, or BSA should have.
LOL
congress doesnt even use the internet, unless making their minions send hateful mail. They dont know how the "internets" affect people lives.
so much for the first amendment
i wonder how many WoW users would b outraged if this should actually happen
And here comes communism in the guise of national security. Security from whom? Perhaps from Americans?
If i was CEO of Verizon (or any internet provider) and the government told me to shut it down, id have a simple and fast response of "F_uck you, ill run my business the way i want to and it'll be a cold day in hell before i let you screw it up".
I'll just put it this way. If a bill like this had been passed under Bill Clinton and then Bush used it when he got into power would you regret it? Hey, a Republican will unfortunately get into office again eventually, and worst case it's the Alaskan soccer mom. Honestly I'm not as worried about Obama using this power as those whom may come after him. That is why Presidential power must be limited in the first place.
This is way to much power for one man to be given. First he's requesting CEO's resign in the auto industry. Granted they should because they have manged the companies poorly. Now we want to grant him power to turn off the Internet correct me if I'm wrong but I think I pay for my Internet access not the President of the United States or other taxpayers. We are starting to move closer to a dictatorship if we continue to allow this to go on!!!!!
Our economy would crumble if the internet is turned off. First off, stock trading is done 99.99% online now, even from brokers, so there went that.....nevermind the massive amount of revenue that moves around at online sites (newegg alone does over 1 billion dollars a year). And of course, this is ignoring the flagrant disregard for the first ammendment. If people dont want to get attacked online, unplug your computer from the internet, it is NOT required for computer operation, it is voluntary. We dont need the government to wipe your ass either do we?
There is no single point where you could shut down Internet
guess someone may actually beat the internet. and the last guy will be the US political system? i always thought it would be something cool. like a dragon or something...
I'll just put it this way. If a bill like this had been passed under Bill Clinton and then Bush used it when he got into power would you regret it?
LOL. The irony is that Hillary was the first to say "can't we ban the Internet news?" when Clinton's affair and sperm stain spread like wildfire before the printed/TV media could do anything about it ;-)
Hmmm....
This is way to much power for one man to be given.
...You do realize this man makes the call to go to war with another country right? Seems a little bit more power than "shutting down the internet".
Guys, what in the world are you getting huffed up about. No where does it say "President Obama is planning to shut down the internet". Communism, dictatorship, can we say "holy over-reaction Batman"! This is a security move and nothing more for the moment. To technically "shut down" the 'net would require a lot more resources that the US has (given that is called the internet, not the USnet). The talks seem to stem from the Conficker paranoia. Their mode of think is that virus are becoming more, for lack of a better word, refined. Really think that any American business would allow the 'net to go down. Imagine if you could no longer buy anything online. In comes recession number 2. Imagine if the retailers could no longer advertise online. You think the auto industry in Detroit was fragile, wait to you can't buy anything from California online....
I just love how people are attacking Obama and HE DIDN'T EVEN COME UP WITH THE FREAKING BILL! It was just that a bill from the Senate. Not even voted on yet. A proposal...yet Obama is the boogeyman who is going to take your precious toys...oh my. The guy has been in office 3 MONTHS and yet, let some people tell it, you'd think he's been in office the last 8 years (who was the guy by the way?). Got love opinions though....
There is no single point where you could shut down Internet
No but there are a few key ones. Cut the international pipes and only national traffic stays up. Force the ISPs to shut down their systems and your whole country is screwed. An easier option is to simply disable all DNS, although that won't stop everyone, just most people.
Makes me glad to be in Australia where we will only get the Internet filtered
He can only block American severs cant he? stuff that end in .us? or am i mistaken? I cant see how he can block an Australian server that is hosted and run in Australia
Ah red_star answerd my question Cheers!
April 1st?
Certain the guy who proposed the bill isn't just a pathetic joker?
The guy has been in office 3 MONTHS and yet, let some people tell it, you'd think he's been in office the last 8 years (who was the guy by the way?). Got love opinions though....
You know it's easy to blame high-profile politicians for everything. Politicians are usually at fault, but it's often the ones who's names nobody knows. So everyone goes for the head of the pack.
First move declare state of emergency and enact war powers act. Shut down net and media. Soldiers on the streets. Declare yourself Americas president for life.
I love some of the comments around here. "What's this, 'Obama something something?' I smell... COMMUNISM!"
i always thought obama was going to be good. seeing this now, he could possibly be a corrupt leader and take this country down. this is way to much power for 1 man. Who says he has the right to turn off my internet.
I was afraid I would be the only logical thinker here. Thank you WheelsofConfusion and randomizer. Wheels put it best
I love some of the comments around here. "What's this, 'Obama something something?' I smell... COMMUNISM!"
Don't believe me, look
i always thought obama was going to be good. seeing this now, he could possibly be a corrupt leader and take this country down. this is way to much power for 1 man. Who says he has the right to turn off my internet.
...Yet this isn't a bill proposed by Obama, it was proposed by 2 Senate members. DO you guys see Obama and just flip or what?
First move declare state of emergency and enact war powers act. Shut down net and media. Soldiers on the streets. Declare yourself Americas president for life.
...Yet he has done no such thing...wow.
Communism (Marxism Leninism Obamanism) is coming.
Yeah, shall I go on?
Read the article people, THIS ISN'T PROPOSED BY OBAMA.
OMFG...I bet if this was a CPU or a Graphics card article you guys would have noticed some details.
I apologize for posting so much, but this is just really bothering me, I mean the article mentions Obama once in the first paragraph thats it. How in the world are you guys getting communist over that. Is the Senate and Congress aiming to control the 'net...yes they are. But instead you guys focus on Obama.....
i wonder how many WoW users would b outraged if this should actually happen
Oh GOD! Think of the children (13 year olds).
I really don't think this is right. Unless there was something REALLY, REALLY, REALLY bad, he shouldn't have the right. (Plus, he'd probably use it to make me lag in TF2 so I couldn't headshot him >
I apologize for posting so much, but this is just really bothering me, I mean the article mentions Obama once in the first paragraph thats it. How in the world are you guys getting communist over that. Is the Senate and Congress aiming to control the 'net...yes they are. But instead you guys focus on Obama.....
Obama is behind the wheels