Metfuk

Jan 23 2012, 08:11 AM

Weird shit.
As long as they don't incorporate this bullshit in Europe, I'll be fine I guess.

Voxx

Jan 23 2012, 12:09 PM

Well I think that is just ridiculous. Whatever happened to freedom of thought, belief and expression? Just because someone is interested in a subject that may be considered "immoral" or counter to the current government's ideology, it does not give them the right to try and impose that said ideology on everyone else. Some content is for educational purposes only. Furthermore, because the stupid internet bills haven't been passed yet, people can just download/stream the exact same content over the internet and could avoid the necessary hassle of going through US customs. It's like they want people to stop using pirated material but when someone tries to go about the legitimate way of acquiring content, there are barriers in the way of doing it. Why would anyone want the extra hassle?

I understand them trying to stop the "spread of terrorism" and yadda, yadda. But at what point does the public say enough is enough? America is suppose to be a liberal democracy that fought for "freedom of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" in a revolutionary war to throw off the yoke of its so called "oppressive colonial masters". The way I see it, the past few American governments are no worse than their colonial fore bearers (e.g. Homeland Security Act etc.)

I am so glad that these measures are not being taken in my country. I don't know that the government could get away with it here due to our Charter of Rights and Freedoms. I'm sure it would be challenged in the Supreme Court and possibly ruled unconstitutional.

Voxx

Jan 23 2012, 12:09 PM

Well I think that is just ridiculous. Whatever happened to freedom of thought, belief and expression? Just because someone is interested in a subject that may be considered "immoral" or counter to the current government's ideology, it does not give them the right to try and impose that said ideology on everyone else. Some content is for educational purposes only. Furthermore, because the stupid internet bills haven't been passed yet, people can just download/stream the exact same content over the internet and could avoid the necessary hassle of going through US customs. It's like they want people to stop using pirated material but when someone tries to go about the legitimate way of acquiring content, there are barriers in the way of doing it. Why would anyone want the extra hassle?

I understand them trying to stop the "spread of terrorism" and yadda, yadda. But at what point does the public say enough is enough? America is suppose to be a liberal democracy that fought for "freedom of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" in a revolutionary war to throw off the yoke of its so called "oppressive colonial masters". The way I see it, the past few American governments are no worse than their colonial fore bearers (e.g. Homeland Security Act etc.)

I am so glad that these measures are not being taken in my country. I don't know that the government could get away with it here due to our Charter of Rights and Freedoms. I'm sure it would be challenged in the Supreme Court and possibly ruled unconstitutional.