tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.comments2020-11-24T18:50:39.286-08:00National Information PolicyErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05501965467717966667noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-48542882413272179332020-11-24T18:50:39.286-08:002020-11-24T18:50:39.286-08:00You're so cool! I do not think I've read t...You're so cool! I do not think I've read through anything like this before. So great to discover someone with a few unique thoughts on this subject. Seriously.. thank you for starting this up. This web site is one thing that is needed on the internet, someone with a little originality!online erectile dysfunction prescriptionhttps://besterectiledysfunctionpills.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-79539367561407212692010-01-17T17:50:44.931-08:002010-01-17T17:50:44.931-08:00I'm a former journalist from Canada. I can'...I'm a former journalist from Canada. I can't say I am surprised with our nation's position on this list. I know transparency vs. spin was a frequent topic of discussion in newsroom and press gallery where I worked. <br />What did surprise me was the United States position on the list. They ranked 108th where Canada ranked much higher at 19th. I understand that geography does not play a role in how countries are ranked but I imagine culture would. I know the two countries are not the same; however, I had no idea their governments would be so different when our cultures are similar in many ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-90116301316203692322010-01-13T13:00:01.562-08:002010-01-13T13:00:01.562-08:00And by 2010 there was ONE comment on this govermen...And by 2010 there was ONE comment on this goverment crime?<br />That says a LOT!<br />John YoungAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-57476256673642054782009-12-08T08:21:55.265-08:002009-12-08T08:21:55.265-08:00I love the way that your blog is set up! Very cre...I love the way that your blog is set up! Very creative, and very easy to navigate. There is so much to explore!! I do wish that maybe the picture of the book with the pages cut out, had a caption of what was stated in that picture. Anyways, back to the topic.<br /><br />This topic goes along with the topic in which we covered in the wiki I worked on, Intellectual Freedom. It is shocking to find so many examples of censorship, that are continuing on in today's world. It just goes to show you that living in America is a privilege, and that we need to cherish it. But even in our own country, there are examples of censorship, for example, the two library workers in Kentucky. This problem needs to be addressed, so that it can be fixed, and while Singapore is somewhat out of reach for us, working so that censorship doesn't happen in our own libraries is important.<br /><br />Kelsey Jansen van GalenKelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734703791700913945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-5514941583397617582009-12-07T16:20:35.290-08:002009-12-07T16:20:35.290-08:00I think you did a very good job with your blog. L...I think you did a very good job with your blog. Lots of good information with a definite international flavor. Great job posting additional links to outside sources and to citing your references.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316650163569927776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-24258933830656755502009-12-07T16:00:49.559-08:002009-12-07T16:00:49.559-08:00While I believe that having access to information ...While I believe that having access to information may be a fundamental human right, information can be accessed in many different formats, so it is unclear to me whether or not access to the Internet specifically is a fundamental human right. I believe there may come a time when it may be, but I am not convinced that we are there yet. While information may be ubiquitous on the Internet, it is not at all clear whether much of that information is truthful, accurate, or verifiable. And, in a country like China, which actively censors its Web content, blocking information that it does not want its citizens to see, it is questionable whether the information one obtains on the Internet represents an accurate depiction of reality. Is it still a fundamental human right to access the Internet if what one is accessing is a carefully formulated fiction? I am just not sure that it is.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316650163569927776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-4821854687436867452009-12-07T15:50:27.327-08:002009-12-07T15:50:27.327-08:00I agree that the domestic wiretapping program and ...I agree that the domestic wiretapping program and other aspects of the USA PATRIOT ACT are troubling. It is clear that various protections afforded to Americans under the U.S. Constitution have been infringed in the last several years and that we as a nation have far to go in terms of regaining some of the ground that we have lost in terms of civil liberties.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316650163569927776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-47252259828703957282009-12-07T14:01:24.740-08:002009-12-07T14:01:24.740-08:00I looked at some of the Public Computer Center pro...I looked at some of the Public Computer Center proposed projects because I was curious as to what was meant by “expand public computer center capacity” in the White House press release. Wow! There are a lot of computer technology centers and libraries getting a lot of money to provide broadband service, update equipment, teach computer literacy classes, receive video conferencing equipment, increase the number of computers, provide wireless access, and build mobile labs for low-income, unemployed and undereducated members of the communities. There are even more wonderful projects then what I listed, but the list is very long.<br /><br><br />I think this is a great program and I really hope these centers/libraries succeed in their plans.<br /><br><br />Kristine TowneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-55012098679693796972009-12-04T15:14:32.481-08:002009-12-04T15:14:32.481-08:00You all write with a lot of passion which is fun t...You all write with a lot of passion which is fun to read, but I'd like to see some more objectivity. For what it's worth, I would think that any information policy in the US be rooted in the First Amendment and branch out from there. I do agree that, from time to time, different administrations have gone afoul of what a free society should tolerate. Keep it up... love the energy!<br />Paul SnyderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-72159754578970785232009-12-02T05:51:47.589-08:002009-12-02T05:51:47.589-08:00Blog critique:
I really like your blog! You have a...Blog critique:<br />I really like your blog! You have a lot of really interesting posts and everyone in this group writes very well. I wouldn't change anything. Well done!<br /><br />Kristine TowneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-62003162036377844482009-12-01T16:17:00.535-08:002009-12-01T16:17:00.535-08:00I believe that having access to information is a f...I believe that having access to information is a fundamental human right. My main source to accessing information is the internet, so yes I believe that the internet is a fundamental human right. In order to completely participate in society you need to be informed.<br /><br />The UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. Having the right to internet access easily falls into this category.<br /><br />http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhrUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924462565608324587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-91225393283665952262009-11-17T19:43:36.442-08:002009-11-17T19:43:36.442-08:00I don't think I'd categorize any electroni...I don't think I'd categorize any electronic media as a fundimental human right, but there should be reasonable access to the internet for the purpose of communicating ideas. The issue of control is one that needs some thought. Does a democratic internet mean that anything goes? We've already seen what the negative impact on the profession of Journalism has been with the advent of blogging and e-journalism. Issues regarding fact varification don't seem to apply on the net where opinion and fact are often blurred. So I believe that some rules are needed but how should rules be set and who should set them? While there are no world wide processes to set the tone for all countries, even to set a baseline for internet access rights, perhaps forums like the one in Egypt, even though we have problems with their system of governance, could make a good start. Paul SnyderPaul Snydernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-13509434046457930012009-10-27T18:04:14.897-07:002009-10-27T18:04:14.897-07:00I don’t think the problem is filtering illegal mat...I don’t think the problem is filtering illegal material as much as who decides what is illegal, the accuracy of the filters, and the potential of it being abused. <br /><br />There are many troubling things about the Cyber-Smart system. There was confusion by some people who thought they could opt-out and remove the filtering altogether which turned out to be false. According to Pauli (2008) during the preliminary trials using the “best” content filters 10,000 out of one million pages were incorrectly blocked. And I also think that with this policy in place it will make it easier to censor other types of legal information.<br /><br />With so much information available on the internet anyone who is involved in generating the blacklist has a lot of power. I agree with Lauren that by restricting their access to information the government is also restricting their knowledge and therefore their thoughts and ideas.<br /><br />Kristine TowneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-58814955479789386552009-10-26T21:21:44.059-07:002009-10-26T21:21:44.059-07:00Interesting. I agree that its not a "right,&q...Interesting. I agree that its not a "right," but it is amazing what a nation can do when it chooses to use its economic resources for the benefit of its citizens instead of military spending, chasing terrorist and supporting corrupt regimes.Marcus K. Adamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-78199649312407304922009-10-15T04:24:03.265-07:002009-10-15T04:24:03.265-07:00Wow...very cool. It would be great to have in the ...Wow...very cool. It would be great to have in the U.S., but definitely more difficult considering our population size. I agree with you that internet access is not exactly a "right," but I do think it is pretty important. Countries should at least be working with libraries to ensure there is enough public access to the internet. Especially, for job seekers. So many jobs nowadays only do online job posting and accept online applications. If people don't have access to the internet it will further widen the gap between the haves and have nots. - Margaret RainwaterMargaret Rainwaternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-36079423337532380662009-10-12T09:36:11.005-07:002009-10-12T09:36:11.005-07:00There is another book similar to And Tango Makes T...There is another book similar to And Tango Makes Three called King and King that also has come under fire due to its content. In 2006 Robb and Robin Wirthlin and David and Tonia Parker filed a federal lawsuit against the school district of Estabrook Elementary School because the book deals with homosexual marriage and romance. The parents of the second graders believed that parental consent was needed because of the subject matter and that their civil rights were denied. However, the lawsuit was dismissed with the judge stating that "diversity is a hallmark of our nation".<br /><br />-Rachel MenovcikAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-61642247906367397232009-10-10T21:02:36.476-07:002009-10-10T21:02:36.476-07:00It is absolutely necessary that local governments ...It is absolutely necessary that local governments offer free wireless internet to the lower class. I believe that the easiest way to begin implementing this is to start funding internet cafes, which have been very successful in other countries. But I suppose that the main problem is that we are a individulist/capitalist driven society, where internet cafes would be seen as a threat to mass consumption. If there is going to be any change in local internet access it has to be a movement of the people. I think that this is especially relevant to Detroit . . . where we have limited social services, and a subpar public school system. Free internet in local businesses is all fine and dandy for the middle class with personal computers but what about the people too poor to afford computers?Lauren Lincolnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236275527160237248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-10614243256816464192009-10-07T09:22:25.326-07:002009-10-07T09:22:25.326-07:00I think that city governments have their own probl...I think that city governments have their own problems to worry about without having to provide wireless internet. The government can easily make a simple program very complicated.<br /><br />For the most part, many cities already have free wifi-or close to it. Many public libraries offer wifi to their patrons. And many restaurants like starbucks and mcdonalds offer wifi to their customers. <br /><br />As far as businesses, they should stick to buying it from a provider. Businesses need a reliable connection. It is to hard for a government to provide it. Maybe a business should be eligible for a tax break if they buy it themselves. <br /><br />It is nice to imagine a day in the not so distant future where wifi will be like cellphone service, avaliable all most anywhere. But unless the federal government wants to provide it, I dont see that happening.Joshuanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-19462032450062691642009-10-06T19:50:30.993-07:002009-10-06T19:50:30.993-07:00This article blew my mind away. I really had no id...This article blew my mind away. I really had no idea that there was such a difference of service in South America. I also did not know that they paid the highest price for the worst internet service. It is scary that a pigeon can beat technology; guess the classic forms of communication are always reliable.<br /><br />I also like how you correlate this situation to Detroit. I totally agree with your point of the technology gap. Public libraries or some sort of federal funding seem to be the only answer for Detroit. I wish I knew a remedy for South America.<br /><br />Out of curiosity, I pulled up a few statistics:<br /><br />Internet World Stats for South America (http://www.internetworldstats.com/south.htm)<br /><br />389,621,930 population estimate for South America in 2008<br /><br />132,385,340 Internet users as of Feb 07/09, 34.0 % Penetration Rate<br /><br />13,958,819 Broadband Internet Connections as of Feb 7/09, 3.6 % PenetrationLynette Lennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205440645423219134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684428295377316971.post-5431007976575465112009-09-11T07:01:30.510-07:002009-09-11T07:01:30.510-07:00Exactly! I don't think it helps that the coorp...Exactly! I don't think it helps that the coorporate world is moving at the speed of light either. In order to find a job, many companies assume knowledge but only a certain economic class has daily access to this knowledge, so it keeps the gap wide.<br /><br />I think this is a good arguement for the necessity of Public Libraries as community learning centers. Helping to bridge the knowledge gap when information updates faster than the speed of print.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485327492901478184noreply@blogger.com