DHS -- yes, the DHS that is suppose to deal with terrorists -- is now seizing domain names they claim engage in piracy purely on a warrant without any due process whatsoever.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-2002391...z16WVPM2m8



This attitude could lead to a split of the internet. At this point, I don't know if I trust the United States to run ICANN.

And they can't shut down Wikileaks......

(11-28-2010 08:57 PM)georgia_tech_swagger Wrote:  At this point, I don't know if I trust the United States to run ICANN.

I do know that I don't.

(11-28-2010 08:57 PM)georgia_tech_swagger Wrote:  DHS -- yes, the DHS that is suppose to deal with terrorists -- is now seizing domain names they claim engage in piracy purely on a warrant without any due process whatsoever.

Wasn't someone on here advocating that they involve the Coast Guard in confronting Pirates. Isn't the Coast Guard part of DHS? Isn't this what gives DHS the legal authority to go after pirates? Am I missing something?

(11-28-2010 08:57 PM)georgia_tech_swagger Wrote:  DHS -- yes, the DHS that is suppose to deal with terrorists -- is now seizing domain names they claim engage in piracy purely on a warrant without any due process whatsoever.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-2002391...z16WVPM2m8



This attitude could lead to a split of the internet. At this point, I don't know if I trust the United States to run ICANN.

Why do you hate your freedom