Internet Kill Switch

On the surface, I think the “Internet Kill Switch” is a good idea. If there is some issues of American citizens needing to be protected from terrorists hackers, I definitely think a good majority of the people would be for it. But, I do think that it has to have some clear rules and stipulations as to when it is going to be enforced. I think the President should make clear that he has the power to do so but, from there on it gets a little murky.


I think if the President discloses too much of the circumstances concerning the enforcement of such a rule , the terrorists will find another way to infiltrate the system. But, I definitely think the American public has a right to know that it is going to be used. Also, I would hope that this is not going to just be a occasion for the government to try to snoop in on people’s business and see just what viewpoints people hold.


I would hope it wouldn’t be used just as a means of censorship or propaganda of the President’s beliefs. Some people might worry that their political beliefs might get them into trouble with the President if they don’t agree with him. As far as the issue of “free speech” is concerned, free speech is definitely going to be stifled but, if people are afraid to express their viewpoints they must first look at the source of their fear. Is it due to their conscience or just fear of being termed a stupid name by the government.

The global companies, I believe should be aware that they are selling their product or ideas in a country that is essentially unsafe but, then again so is any country. I don’t think it is so unreasonable for a President to ask a global company to obide by such a law if America faces a threat so, can any other country or company that is based in any other country.


Also, the company should note and be happy that essentially the President is looking out for their well interest. Not one country wants to be associated with terrorism and I think by not agreeing with the law, a company might be saying they have something to hide or they don’t consider America an ally and source of profit. I think it would take a lot of careful planning and knowledge on the President’s part to enforce this law correctly.


If this law does get past, he might have the ability to make a great amount of people angry for a lot of different reasons. President Obama can’t be constantly using the “kill switch” on the slightest hint of hackers because if he does he risks these companies getting mad because they have lost a lot of profit.