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U.S. to U.N.: Let’s Rethink That Whole Internet Regulation Discussion

Dec. 4, 2012 11:52am Becket Adams

TheBlaze’s Buck Sexton last month reported on the International Telecommunications Union’s ambitious and possibly disastrous plan for Internet regulation:

… the ITU believes the Internet needs a massive, unaccountable bureaucracy to manage the web — the most complex and evolving technological innovation in the world.

And for the world’s most important technological invention since perhaps Gutenberg’s printing press, the ITU can think of no better governing authority than a handful of U.N bureaucrats responsive to a vast array of national governments.

Basically, the ITU has proposed, as Mr. Sexton puts it, a U.N. takeover of the Internet. Amazingly enough, a few U.S. politicians were actually receptive to the idea.

But now U.S. envoys are calling for an end to any and all discussion on the topic.

American envoys say they are working with other nations on a proposal to drop all discussions on possible Internet regulations from a U.N. telecommunications conference in Dubai.

American Envoys Call Propose Dropping all Talk on Regulating the Internet at U.N. Telecomm Conference in Dubai

Participants listen to the speech of Hamdoun Toure, Secretary General of International Telecommunication Union, ITU, seen on screens, at the eleventh day of the World Conference on International Telecommunication in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday Dec. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

The U.S. is leading calls to reject possible new codes on the Net by the ITU, a 193-nation body making its first major oversight revisions in nearly 25 years. U.S. representatives held meetings Tuesday on the proposal to take all Internet-related discussions off the table.

The U.S. fears any U.N. Internet regulations could complicate commerce and be used by nations such as China and Russia to justify further cyber-crackdowns.

But the head of the U.N. group, Hamadoun Toure, insists the 11-day talks will not limit freedom of expression and will mostly seek ways to broaden Internet services to developing countries.

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Comments (32)

Wartface
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 4:48pm
Just ask yourself… How would the founding Father’s feel about the UN? The New World Order which as been supported by almost all presidents since Eisenhower hates our Constitution, our Bill of Rights and our freedom of speech. The fact that we don’t kill someone or at least jail them for condemning the profit Muhammed is totally unbelieveable to them. Why does our government continue to pay the majority of the cost of the UN? It is insane to me!

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kruzer_mike
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 12:01pm
“But the head of the U.N. group, Hamadoun Toure, insists the 11-day talks will not limit freedom of expression and will mostly seek ways to broaden Internet services to developing countries…”
Famous last words…Beware of Trojans bearing gifts…I personally don’t want the UN deciding anything for me…

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jado1981
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 11:09pm
Who are the US politicians who are responsive to the idea? Name names! Get their names out, let it be sent to every other forum or board where other “computer nerds” hang out (I’m one of them, so I feel free to call myself that.) I see there seems to just be a consensus that its the republicans that want to take away all rights, and the democrats are the good ones… I’m not saying their aren’t bad/filthy/worthless republicans, but let’s not make this a party thing. This is a “u.n. G.T.F.O. of America” thing.

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Arshloch
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 5:05pm
What needs to be abolished is the U(ugly) N(knownothings).

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TheBurningTruth
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 4:47pm
Oh yeah, the US is “fighting against” this proposal. Just like they “fought” against granting non-voting member status to palestine. Sure, the make noises, but the pull their punches and don’t really use all their options to stop it. That way, when it passes they can say, “We tired!”.

Regardless of what this version of the treaty says, over time it will get more repressive and anti-US (anti-western in fact). The many comments others have made about people being brought to trial over anything perceived as anti-islam will eventually occur. After all, once you post or email something, YOU have no control over where it went, but YOU will be responsible for it. That is what will give Barry and the Bandits their “mandate” to control the internet inside the US: They’re doing it for “our own good!”

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- robot501
  Posted on December 5, 2012 at 8:42am
  And the taxes are sure to follow to advance global, social justice. Right in the kiester and we’ll be paying for them to do it to us…
  
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KEELHAULUM
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 4:26pm
“The internet. The one thing that unites conservatives & liberals.” Bullcrap!
Liberals would love nothing more than to regulate conservative thought and expression on the internet.

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oldincarolina
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 4:09pm
The U.S. should tell everyone of the U.N. members that they have two days to get out of the country. Should’ve done it long ago.

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jessieH
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 3:58pm
The internet. The one thing that unites conservatives & liberals. Hey, U.N., you want the whole world on your ass? Try to shut it down. You will all be swimming home, trying to get away.

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Metallicat
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 3:15pm
I see this as another case of redistribution of wealth on behalf of the UN. Its so industrialized western nations can provide internet service to third world countries,and American taxpayers get to pay for it. Im sick of this UN globalization crap.

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COFemale
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 1:40pm
When you control the Internet you control the message. They would start shutting down Internet sites such as FOX, TheBlazeTV etc. The only news left were Obamaites such as CNN, NBCNews (MSNBC), ABC, CBS, NBC, Al Jeezera, you know all those who peddle Obama and his love of country. Only it is not the USA, he loves. I can’t wait until all the clueless Obama voters have their epiphany that they were suckered into voting for Obama and begin whining how things are going.

I don’t know if this is God’s plan and Satan is winning a battle right now. Remember in order for Revelations to happen, it has to get really, really bad before it will get better.

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- desertspeaks
  Posted on December 4, 2012 at 2:56pm
  Who wants to be controlled as to what you can and cannot say by ANYONE!?! are you children who need someone to do that for you?
  This is just one of the steps to the absolute control that they desperately need, to SILENCE YOU!
  
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cemerius
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 1:38pm
IF, the UN has ANY control over the internet you can BET that every person that uses the internet to no matter how insignificantly bash on islam they will have a one way ticket to the world court!!! Following thier “world court” appearance they will be subjected to sharia law!!! The UN needs to take their old and useless butts OUT of the USA!!!

Just look at the history of the UN’s Human Right’s division and wonder how they had Syria heading that up???!??!??

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The_Jerk
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 1:05pm
Get out of the U.N.. Stop wasting our money.

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booger71
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:55pm
Am I missing something? If this passes, does the UN have a switch somewhere they can affect the internet in the U.S?

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longknifed
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:43pm
Ron Paul and his supporters were such kooks for wanting to protect their privacy from the New World Order. So glad Romney won..err…lost.

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HKS
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:32pm
And why do we need the UN? We have no dog in this race, just say no thanks, we can run our own business.

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Tri-ox
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:16pm
Congress is voting on CRPD (the ‘United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’) today -

‘THIS TREATY CRUSHES U.S. SOVEREIGNTY’ –

http://www.wnd.com/2012/12/this-treaty-crushes-u-s-sovereignty/?utm_source=housefile&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=120312

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MiCurmudgeon
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:08pm
What the heck is the UN getting involved in internet procedures?

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- AmericaMustBeFree
  Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:17pm
  Seems as though our illustrious government along with many other governments are giving more and more power to the UN, personally I would love to see America disband any relationship with this evil entity.
  
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RANGER1965
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:07pm
One World Government will be achieved by controlling communication. More and more commerce and trade are dependent on it. Whoever controls the flow of information will eventually be in charge.

The Bible calls Satan the Prince of the Power of the Air in Ephesians. I wonder if that’s relevant?

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ResistSocialism
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:04pm
What’s to rethink. The Internet can not be regulated. Even if they tried it would fail miserably.

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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:03pm
Get the UN out of the lives and business of the United States, leave the internet alone; of course this would ensure freedom for all people in communications and the like, which is one reason the UN wants it under its exclusive control.

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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:02pm
Get the UN completely out of our business and our lives and dump it into the deep seas for good. They have grown into a globalist-control group that is hostile to freedom and the United States.

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- revelation2012
  Posted on December 4, 2012 at 8:39pm
  hostile to more than 500 million population
  
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RIGHT_WHERE_IT_HURTS
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:01pm
Same as hussein’s regime. Watch what the other hand is doing.

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FREDD The WILSON
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:01pm
Let’s see.. Agenda 21 CHECK…Gun control.. CHECK. Sanctions against developed countries… CHECK.. Redistribution of wealth and resources…. CHECK..One world unification. CHECK. Control of the internet and media services… CHECK.

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- justangry
  Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:27pm
  Both political parties onboard with this agenda. Check!
  
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Sil in CNY
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 11:59am
Leave……..the………internet……….alone

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DZ-015
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 11:55am
Now if they would only take the same position on the pending UN treaty regarding the disabled.

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- Cavallo
  Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:16pm
  They won’t. The only reason they have taken a position against the internet control is that it has gotten way too much press. The new USSA will find some way to pass treaty or regulation under the radar. Maybe with some provision of the Obamacare monstrosity. The idea that the USA cares about freedom of expression in China is laughable.
  
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- RIGHT_WHERE_IT_HURTS
  Posted on December 4, 2012 at 12:39pm
  I hadda look twice, Cavallo. I thought you said Issa. There’s no difference, and there’s no such thing as a Republican from California anymore.
  
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