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Freedom Deemed Subversive
The Chinese Government is encouraging Internet use for businesses and education, but is trying to ban it's use for access to material deemed "subversive." Although that sounds noble and moral, some of the "subversive" words are "democracy", "human rights" and "freedom."
Trying to ban part of the Internet brings to mind the old clique, "trying to herd cats."
That is going to be a tough task, but the Chinese government feels they are up for it.
Microsoft launched the MSN CHINA portal on May 26th. Since then, more than 5 million blogs have been sent; and the Chinese people are just hitting their stride. The government has installed filtering tools, registration requirements, and other surveillance to ensure that the rules are enforced. All Website owners must register with the government by June 30th or face fines.
The consequences of defying the government limits can be severe: at least 54 people have already been jailed for posting essays or other context deemed "subversive."
No question, there are things on the Internet that are very bad and very destructive, but the differences between the Chinese government and the United States are striking.
China gives "freedom" to the people in the way they deem most appropriate. In the U.S., we accept freedom as a gift from God and have established our government to defend and protect the gift.
No wonder people from all over the world are standing in line to get into the U.S. and there are no lines of those wanting out.
So, while the people of the most populus nation on the earth are forced to delete the word "freedom", you and I are living it.
America is truly the greatest country in the history of the world, because it was established on the basis of Judeo-Christian principles.
Exercise and enjoy your freedom. And remember, "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." – Thomas Jefferson.
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Gary Randall
President & Chairman
Faith and Freedom Foundation
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