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Mr Dish · June 16, 2010, 08:36 PM

Actually, I believe what Al Gore was "trying" to say was that he was very much involved with approving the "funding" of the original version of the internet. Our politicians sometimes get alittle carried away with their experiences as we all know. It was originally designed for military and government use to improve their inter-communications. So....I believe that there would be a way for the government to effectively shut down or at least assert more control over its usage. Other contries not only have the ability, but actually do strongly restrict its access within their borders.

Well, thats my 2 cents worth anyway.

June 16, 2010, 08:36 PM	#15
Mr Dish Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 2009 Location: Shepherd, MI Posts: 128	Actually, I believe what Al Gore was "trying" to say was that he was very much involved with approving the "funding" of the original version of the internet. Our politicians sometimes get alittle carried away with their experiences as we all know. It was originally designed for military and government use to improve their inter-communications. So....I believe that there would be a way for the government to effectively shut down or at least assert more control over its usage. Other contries not only have the ability, but actually do strongly restrict its access within their borders. Well, thats my 2 cents worth anyway. __________________ Vote Libertarian or QUIT COMPLAINING!