UN Seeking to Control the Internet
A UN agency is planning to propose regulations on the internet at a
meeting in Dubai, which could “censor free speech, levy tariffs on
e-commerce, and even force companies to clean up their ‘e-waste’…”
Concerns about the meeting, run by the International Telecommunications Union (ITC), led the U.S. State Department to file a series of new proposals to ensure “competition and commercial agreements – and not regulation.” The United States is against sanctions and believes management of the internet by one central organization goes against free speech.
There is a decent chance however, that some of the ITC’s proposed regulations will go into effect. Telecommunications businesses are taking it seriously. After all, they have a vested interest in the outcome.
The ITU tried to reassure those with concerns that they are not trying to take control of the Internet. But “key experts remain concerned.” The conference in Dubai is meant to exert some sort of controls.
But that is only the beginning. There are plans to bring stronger proposals at a similar conference in 2015. The goal right now is to restructure so that the telecommunication companies in each country have more control over what is on the Internet.
“The open, multi-stakeholder approach that has led to the massive growth of the Internet over the last 15 years [would] be replaced with a system of top-down, international regulation,” said one expert. Another expert said, “what were formerly considered rough guidelines will become more precise governances…”
If the ITU cannot get regulation of the Internet, it will become irrelevant. That is the nature of global institutions. They have to have a reason for their existence. Control is that reason.
Freedom of speech is going to fade. Eventually everything will be so organized that those proclaiming God’s last message will not be able to use the modern conveniences like the Internet to do so.
Every day Satan has his plans to carry out—certain lines that will hedge up the way of those who are witnesses for Jesus Christ. EV 101
The message of warning must be carried to every nation upon the globe. The work should move forward with alacrity. Satan is already astir to hedge up the way. We must be wise or he will prevail. What we do must be executed with greater promptness. Manuscript Releases, Vol. 8, page 215. (Letter To S. N. Haskell, October 12, 1875.)
One month until they regulate the Internet
Concerns about the meeting, run by the International Telecommunications Union (ITC), led the U.S. State Department to file a series of new proposals to ensure “competition and commercial agreements – and not regulation.” The United States is against sanctions and believes management of the internet by one central organization goes against free speech.
There is a decent chance however, that some of the ITC’s proposed regulations will go into effect. Telecommunications businesses are taking it seriously. After all, they have a vested interest in the outcome.
The ITU tried to reassure those with concerns that they are not trying to take control of the Internet. But “key experts remain concerned.” The conference in Dubai is meant to exert some sort of controls.
But that is only the beginning. There are plans to bring stronger proposals at a similar conference in 2015. The goal right now is to restructure so that the telecommunication companies in each country have more control over what is on the Internet.
“The open, multi-stakeholder approach that has led to the massive growth of the Internet over the last 15 years [would] be replaced with a system of top-down, international regulation,” said one expert. Another expert said, “what were formerly considered rough guidelines will become more precise governances…”
If the ITU cannot get regulation of the Internet, it will become irrelevant. That is the nature of global institutions. They have to have a reason for their existence. Control is that reason.
Freedom of speech is going to fade. Eventually everything will be so organized that those proclaiming God’s last message will not be able to use the modern conveniences like the Internet to do so.
Every day Satan has his plans to carry out—certain lines that will hedge up the way of those who are witnesses for Jesus Christ. EV 101
The message of warning must be carried to every nation upon the globe. The work should move forward with alacrity. Satan is already astir to hedge up the way. We must be wise or he will prevail. What we do must be executed with greater promptness. Manuscript Releases, Vol. 8, page 215. (Letter To S. N. Haskell, October 12, 1875.)
One month until they regulate the Internet
This Government Agency Turns My Stomach
This season is traditionally one for giving thanks, spending time with friends and family, and reflecting on the past year.
But before they can stuff themselves at the dinner table on Thursday or kick back to catch the game, many Americans must travel by plane to get to their loved ones.
And while I have a lot to give thanks for this year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will not be on that list.
Actually, I'm personally thankful NOT to be flying anywhere for Thanksgiving this time around.
I experienced more than my fair share of TSA grope-downs while traveling around the country managing Ron Paul's presidential campaign.
Unfortunately for those flying this holiday season, Congress has yet to find a backbone and outright abolish the TSA for its repeated violations of our constitutional and natural rights.
If this Congress cared one iota about our liberties, they would pass common-sense legislation like Rep. Ron Paul's "American Traveler Dignity Act," or Senator Rand Paul's pair of bills, S. 3302 and S. 3303, to create a passenger bill of rights and replace Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) with private screeners.
Even Rep. Marsha Blackburn's "STRIP Act" to prevent TSOs from using the title "officer" and wearing uniforms and badges that resemble those of a law enforcement officer would demonstrate Congress had some desire to rein in this rogue and unaccountable bureaucracy.
Knowing a federal agency exists that gropes, scans, pokes, and prods Americans - treating us as cattle until they've removed every shred of human dignity we have left - turns my stomach.
And just as we shouldn't give up our liberty for some fleeting promise of "security," we shouldn't trade our dignity as human beings, either.
It's offensive to watch as elderly or disabled individuals and young children are groped in our airports.
And now it's clear the TSA's inefficiency and ineffectiveness will only get worse...
... their employees just unionized under the American Federation of Government Employees union, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO.
So an agency already rife with corruption will be further solidified into our society, and the misconduct of its employees protected by the full might of the union bosses.
Much has been done to highlight such misconduct, from ABC's investigative report tracking down a stolen iPad to the home of a TSA officer, to a list of 50 of the "Most Dangerous TSOs" compiled by Representative Blackburn.
Sadly, even if you're not flying this year, there is still a chance you might run into the TSA.
Over the past few years, their reach has sprawled far beyond our airports and onto our highways, our train and subway stations, sporting events, and even political rallies through TSA's VIPR teams.
When did the TSA become Big Government's anointed "gatekeeper-in-chief"?
This "mission-creep" reinforces the notion that TSA is "nothing more than a bloated, broken bureaucracy," as Rep. Paul Broun has stated.
Congress must be reminded that Americans do not surrender their Fourth Amendment rights when purchasing an airline ticket.
Now more than ever, the TSA needs to be reined in, and it's up to you and me to make this a top priority in the 113th Congress.
As bad as things are, there is hope!
With the addition of Senator-elect Ted Cruz, a man who made his disdain for the TSA no secret during his campaign, and numerous other liberty-minded representatives, we can push this issue further than it has ever gone before.
But first, all those who care deeply for this country must rise up and loudly proclaim, "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!"
I know the liberty movement is strong enough to make a difference when we determine to do so.
And we can start this holiday season!
If you find yourself in the TSA queue line, observe other passengers as they're directed into the porno-scanners.
As they hold their hands above their heads like criminals, ask yourself, "Is that the pose of a free man?"
When it comes your turn, I hope you'll choose to opt-out.
The truth is, most TSOs don't enjoy performing the grope-downs any more than passengers enjoy receiving them.
(There is always the exception to the rule, and now they'll be tougher to fire for misconduct thanks to the AFGE union bosses.)
The TSA will never change their disgusting screening tactics until enough public disgust forces them to.
If you can at this time, please chip in $10, $25, or even $35 to help C4L mobilize against the TSA's war on our liberties.
Let's work together to take on the TSA in the next Congress and end it once and for all.
In Liberty,
John Tate
President
P.S. I'm personally thankful NOT to be flying anywhere this Thanksgiving.
With the continuation of the TSA's disgusting screening tactics, and their recent unionization under the American Federation of Government Employees making it even tougher to rein in their abuses, the American people should be outraged.
That's why I hope you'll help Campaign for Liberty put an end to the TSA once and for all.
If you're able, please chip in $10, $25, or even $35 to help Campaign for Liberty mobilize in the 113th Congress against the TSA's war on our liberties.
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Church Failure Led to Obama Re-Election
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In colonial America, virtually all news was disseminated from the pulpits of churches throughout the colonies. Besides being a place to worship God, churches were the only real town meeting center and it was the role of the pastor to keep his flock informed.
When it came time to rebel against the British, the announcements were made from the pulpits. The call to arms was not only considered to be a civic duty but a religious one as well. Many a pastor also picked up his rifle and went to fight for America’s freedom.
As America grew, the role of the church continued to be that of religion and news. Pastors felt it was their duty as servants of God to inform their congregations about important events and about the various candidates running for office. In those days, pastors were free to endorse political parties and candidates and keep their people well informed.
Now that most churches are tax exempt, they feel that they are not allowed to say anything political whatsoever. The bullying effect of the federal government has all but silenced the church’s involvement in political affairs. However, pastors and church leaders can still keep their people informed of political issues, political ideologies, and to encourage them to vote based on their faith in biblical principles.
Three hundred years ago virtually all political news was disseminated from the pulpit. Today, almost no political news comes from the pulpit. In the 2004 presidential election 27% of voters who attend church regularly said that they received information on political parties or candidates from their place of worship. This past November only 13% said they received information on political parties or candidates from their place of worship.
The rise of liberal progressivism virtually mirrors the declining political role of churches and church leaders. It just may be that the Church’s silence on political issues and candidates is what gave the election of Barack Obama. Had pastors been doing their job, as in days of old, America may have had whole different look to it today.
Rather than blame the GOP loss on Mitt Romney’s campaign, GOP moderatism, modes of campaign advertising, or any other thing that people have been blaming the GOP loss on, I believe it is a direct result of the Church’s failure to inform their people properly. And until the church realizes that it has a civic as well as religious duty we may never get America back. So when you look for someone or something to blame, look at your own church and pastor and ask yourself if they did their job in informing you of which political issues and candidates were closer to biblical principles. If the answer is no, now you know why Barack Obama won a second term.
In colonial America, virtually all news was disseminated from the pulpits of churches throughout the colonies. Besides being a place to worship God, churches were the only real town meeting center and it was the role of the pastor to keep his flock informed.
When it came time to rebel against the British, the announcements were made from the pulpits. The call to arms was not only considered to be a civic duty but a religious one as well. Many a pastor also picked up his rifle and went to fight for America’s freedom.
As America grew, the role of the church continued to be that of religion and news. Pastors felt it was their duty as servants of God to inform their congregations about important events and about the various candidates running for office. In those days, pastors were free to endorse political parties and candidates and keep their people well informed.
Now that most churches are tax exempt, they feel that they are not allowed to say anything political whatsoever. The bullying effect of the federal government has all but silenced the church’s involvement in political affairs. However, pastors and church leaders can still keep their people informed of political issues, political ideologies, and to encourage them to vote based on their faith in biblical principles.
Three hundred years ago virtually all political news was disseminated from the pulpit. Today, almost no political news comes from the pulpit. In the 2004 presidential election 27% of voters who attend church regularly said that they received information on political parties or candidates from their place of worship. This past November only 13% said they received information on political parties or candidates from their place of worship.
The rise of liberal progressivism virtually mirrors the declining political role of churches and church leaders. It just may be that the Church’s silence on political issues and candidates is what gave the election of Barack Obama. Had pastors been doing their job, as in days of old, America may have had whole different look to it today.
Rather than blame the GOP loss on Mitt Romney’s campaign, GOP moderatism, modes of campaign advertising, or any other thing that people have been blaming the GOP loss on, I believe it is a direct result of the Church’s failure to inform their people properly. And until the church realizes that it has a civic as well as religious duty we may never get America back. So when you look for someone or something to blame, look at your own church and pastor and ask yourself if they did their job in informing you of which political issues and candidates were closer to biblical principles. If the answer is no, now you know why Barack Obama won a second term.
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