Apparently, down in Australia there is a movement to try and censor the internet. As it already happens in China, it’s surprising to see it happen in a democratic country, compared to communism. The idea is that pornography and online gambling would be barred, along with acquiring files illegally. I’m glad that this is just a campaign promise by a party hoping to get into power and not a law being tossed about in the land down under. The internet is unique and interesting because it is a free exchange of ideas from anyone around the globe. The very fact that I can post this web blog and say what I want (for the most part, WordPress does have a TOS) is amazing. If I wanted to say things that were hateful or distasteful, I could buy my own domain and host it there. The simple matter of the fact is this : if people want to access the content that would be restricted will find some way to do it, so it only serves as a waste of the Government’s time and the tax payer’s money. Censorship should not be tolerated in any country, communist or not.
