The United Nations is considering whether to set up an inter-governmental working group to harmonise global efforts by policy makers to regulate the internet.
Establishment of such a group has the backing of several countries, spearheaded by Brazil.
At a meeting in New York on Wednesday, representatives from Brazil called for an international body made up of Government representatives that would to attempt to create global standards for policing the internet – specifically in reaction to challenges such as WikiLeaks.
The Brazilian delegate stressed, however, that this should not be seen as a call for an “takeover” of the internet.
India, South Africa, China and Saudi Arabia appeared to favour a new possible over-arching inter-government body.
However, Australia, US, UK, Belgium and Canada and attending business and community representatives argued there were risks in forming yet another working group that might isolate itself from the industry, community users and the general public.
Read More: By John Hilvert, IT News
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I hate COMMUNISM!
I think it's time that we as Americans rise up and demand that the United States withdraw from the UN. Use the building to house our poor.
Is anyone awake out there or are you all sleeping?
For God sake what will it take to get your fat ass up and start calling your congress and senate people?
Start faxing, Emailing, phoning, and tell them get the UN and the FCC out of our internet.
Now get busy.
Also add to your emails and fax's phone calls – to repeal the Patriot Act, – Defund Obam care. thats a start.