Inaction inexorably leads to reaction, once a boiling point is reached. Thus, desperate times call for drastic measures. History is replete with examples, from which even amoebas and lowly crustaceans can learn. Thankfully.
People who think that giving our government might want to consider how well its worked out for Egypt. Yes, Egypt has prevented protesters from organizing over the Internet, but how would you feel if you could no longer talk to your friends or get news over the Internet?
We may well see various - and increasingly draconian - forms of censorship in our own ramshackle, federalist empire one fine day. Oh wait, that day is already here.
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