India formally proposes UN takeover of Internet

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by Kieren McCarthy | 27 Oct 2011 |

The Indian government has formally proposed a government takeover of the Internet at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

In a statement sent yesterday, India argued for the creation of a new body to be called the United Nations Committee for Internet-Related Policies (CIRP) which would develop Internet policies, oversee all Internet standards bodies and policy organizations, negotiate Internet-related treaties, and act as an arbitrator in Internet-related disputes.

The CIRP would exist under the United Nations, comprise of 50 Member States, be funded by the United Nations, run by staff from the UN’s Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) arm, and report directly to the UN General Assembly.

The rest of the story here:

http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/10/27/india-proposes-government-control-internet

 

[fgarvb1]

"the proposal “should not be viewed as an attempt by governments to ‘take over’ or ‘regulate and circumscribe’ the Internet.”


RIGHT!

What could possibly go wrong?

 

[KingOrfeo]

In a statement sent yesterday, India argued for the creation of a new body to be called the United Nations Committee for Internet-Related Policies (CIRP) which would develop Internet policies, oversee all Internet standards bodies and policy organizations, negotiate Internet-related treaties, and act as an arbitrator in Internet-related disputes.

Black helicopters next!

 

[Frizzle_Fry]

At what point do they start morally regulating the interwebz???

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1278963029385&id=26f111a7b5d4cad4903fb06d58e60aa1

 

[KingOrfeo]

At what point do they start morally regulating the interwebz???

After they come.

 

[Byron In Exile]

The rest of the story here:

http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/10/27/india-proposes-government-control-internet

An incredibly pathetic and stupid idea which will go absolutely nowhere.

 

[EllieTalbot]

An incredibly pathetic and stupid idea which will go absolutely nowhere.

And even that's giving it way too much credit. What are they smoking in India these days?

Disbeliever in Delhi,
Ellie

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

You folks know where this leads to right?

It means, that though the internet is currently uncontrollable, it would basically lead to the UN setting up internet 'borders'. The internet was specifically developed to ignore borders of any type.

And, of course, this will lead not only to restrictions on what we can say or sites we can visit, our governments can ultimately tax us to death on local, state, federal, and international levels.

 

[KingOrfeo]

And, of course, this will lead not only to restrictions on what we can say or sites we can visit, our governments can ultimately tax us to death on local, state, federal, and international levels.

What does the Internet have to do with that?

 

[Byron In Exile]

And even that's giving it way too much credit. What are they smoking in India these days?

Distillate of Envy.

 

[eyer]

Black helicopters next!

You realize Houston PD drones its citizens now...

...right?

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

What does the Internet have to do with that?

Did you read the link?

 

[KingOrfeo]

Did you read the link?

Nothing in it about tax collection.

 

[bergland]

An incredibly pathetic and stupid idea which will go absolutely nowhere.

Very good!http://www.lzxin.info/g.php

 

[shoulderblade]

An incredibly pathetic and stupid idea which will go absolutely nowhere.

Even more so since it is proposed by India

 

[Dazzle1]

I am suprised this is coming from India, being that it is the world's largest democracy.

But the U.N has proven it can run anything.

 

[Byron In Exile]

I am suprised this is coming from India, being that it is the world's largest democracy.

Why would that be surprising?

 

[koalabear]

The rest of the story here:

http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/10/27/india-proposes-government-control-internet

I think China should be in charge of it.

 

[miles]

I propose the UN begins to regulate itself.

Not that they need it or anything.

 

[miles]

I think China should be in charge of it.

Hell of an idea!

 

[eyer]

Meanwhile, in the socialist UK, government already tyrannically rules the Internet...

The police and security services are set to monitor every phone call, text message, email and website visit made by private citizens. The details are set to be stored for a year and will be available for monitoring by government bodies.

All telecoms companies and internet service providers will be required by law to keep a record of every customer's personal communications, showing who they have contacted, when and where, as well as the websites they have visited.

All hail statism!!!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolo...stify-surveillance-society-says-academic.html

 

[eyer]

You will surf as you're told...