You're treating this as if the regulators and elected reprehensibles were interested in making the best possible internet. They are not. They are interested in campaign contributions, power, and control.
What gave you the idea that the UK, France and other governments have no idea about how technology works? They understand very well what they are doing, as does the US administration.
It gives the elected class something to do so they can show the huddled masses that they are "working hard" on their behalf. If the legislature accomplishes something during the current term, they will correct it in the following term.
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Re: Re: 'Dance my little puppets, dance.'
Never attribute to malice what stupidity will explain
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You're treating this as if the regulators and elected reprehensibles were interested in making the best possible internet. They are not. They are interested in campaign contributions, power, and control.
Draining the swamp
Seems that having her in the senate adds to the depth of the swamp
Nest Thermometer
You cannot spell IDIOT without IoT
To 'Call me Al'
What gave you the idea that the UK, France and other governments have no idea about how technology works? They understand very well what they are doing, as does the US administration.
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What ever gave you the idea that the lawmakers were concerned?
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As Hollande said, "Je suis un censeur"
Re: It seems to me that ...
And why do you think all of our doctors have been forced to implement electronic medical records?
Technology cannot replace...
...honest men and women.
Re: And what if this succeeds?
Never happen. How will lobbyists pay off our elected reprehensibles?
Irish politician's need to regulate
It gives the elected class something to do so they can show the huddled masses that they are "working hard" on their behalf. If the legislature accomplishes something during the current term, they will correct it in the following term.