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by steve-howard 5496 days ago
Please don't punish the citizens for what our idiot politicians do. I didn't vote for them anyway. :(
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bluedanieru 5496 days ago
But enough idiot American citizens did, and those idiots have indirect control over much of the world's IT infrastructure. Too much.

But what organizational body can take control? The UN? I don't think the Internet would be any safer in anyone else's hands.

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younata 5495 days ago
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let's back up and take a deep breath.

Ok. These politicians get "elected" because they, quite simply, can buy their elections. When you can tell your constituents "look! I got you <latest bill of pork>! I'm doing good for you! Re-elect me!", they will re-elect you.

The only thing we're guilty of is being incredibly short-sighted.

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deepinit 5495 days ago
>"The only thing we're guilty of is being incredibly short-sighted."

This has shorter name- Being an idiot, so he is exactly RIGHT. -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot_(Athenian_democracy)

And speak rather for Yourself(or Your group, im not in).

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