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Protect Global Internet Freedom

bealtine · 2012-11-07 16:22:57

http://protectinternetfreedom.net/ Please sign... On December 3rd, the world’s governments will meet to update a key treaty of a UN agency called the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Some governments are proposing to extend ITU authority to Internet governance in ways that could threaten Internet openness and…

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07-11-2012 5:22pm

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bealtine

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On December 3rd, the world’s governments will meet to update a key treaty of a UN agency called the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Some governments are proposing to extend ITU authority to Internet governance in ways that could threaten Internet openness and innovation, increase access costs, and erode human rights online.
We call on civil society organizations and citizens of all nations to sign the following Statement to Protect Global Internet Freedom:

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#2 07-11-2012 6:04pm
watty

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The ITU could be better than the US control.

It's not clear. Certainly key aspects being under US control isn't reasonable. Also the ITU pre-dates the UN.

The UN & ITU outlawed jamming of Satellite, Radio and TV broadcasts. The Iranians are in breach.

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#3 08-11-2012 10:08pm
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That site might as well have "Sponsored by ICANN" in the header.

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