A survey published by the Rasmussen Reports, “an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information,” found that 49% of Americans believe that the federal government should regulate the Internet the same way as radio and television.
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3. Government has no business REGULATING INTERNET CONTENT. ; Just as government should not be in the business of censoring books or newspapers, it should not be trying to regulate Internet content.
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Rasmussen Reports - The best place to look for polls that are spot on ... Nearly half of Americans (49%) believe that the federal government should regulate the Internet the same way it does radio and television, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national survey.
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here is an excerpt from the DMCA: In addition, it is a criminal offense to violate section 1201 or 1202 wilfully and for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain. Under section 1204 penalties range up to a $500,000 fine or...
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Should the U.S. government regulate Internet security? At the 2004 RSA Security Conference in San Francisco, Calif., many wonder if that time has finally come. ... Home Security Hardware & IT Security Software Should the Government Regulate Internet Security?
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The Internet presents a fundamental challenge to that regulatory scheme because the technology involved makes it much more difficult to regulate the distribution of information to particular communities. Whether this fact ... That decision should set the tone for future regulation of Internet content for years to come.
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Should the U.S. Government Regulate the Internet? ... This paper will examine the path to this landmark decision, and present arguments for both sides of the issue. Should the Internet and its content be regulated by the American government?
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If young people are exposed to too much sex and violence, we should regulate this media. However, it is very difficult to solve this problem. We can't say it's the parents' responsibility because the Internet is new technology to them. ... Instead, it should first be restricted or regulated by the government.
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This event will take place on Capital Hill, in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-338. Drinks start at 6:30 p.m.; panel begins at 7 p.m. AFF Roundtables are free for members, $5 for non-members. ... Internet Archive ... Save the Internet...
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1) Internet is not telephony. Phone company regulator body should not regulate an entity, which is far bigger than telephony. Internet is also not simply "communications". ... exactly. there is no limit on the amount of server space used by the internet either, so government regulation should be a non-issue.
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