The internet is an activists dream! When it comes the spreading information and mobilizing people fast, it has proven itself time and again as the greatest tool for preserving democracy and enabling grassroots action.
That is obviously the reason there are strong moves worldwide by governments to curb our internet freedoms.
In Australia, for example, the Federal Government is planning to force Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to censor the Internet for all Australians, ostensibly to protect children from paedophiles and pornography.
However, such censorship wont prevent criminals from accessing and distributing child sexual abuse material as it is already "underground". And once the government is given censorship powers, who will be there to stop them from abusing it!?
"Curbing freedom of speech will not prevent the exploitation of children."
Suzanne Dvorak, Save the Children.
Feeling powerless? Here are 10 things you can do!
Sign the online petition for a start.
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