Congressman: To stop ISIS, let's shut down websites and social media
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/11/congressman-to-stop-isis-lets-shut-down-websites-and-social-media/
Wheeler answered, "I'm not sure that our authority
extends to picking and choosing among websites, but I do think
there are specific things that we can do," with Barton
interrupting to ask, "Do we need on a bipartisan basis to give
additional authority to shut sites down?" Wheeler noted that
Congress could update its definition of a "lawful intercept"
under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, in
which an ISP intercepts a suspect's Internet traffic and sends a
copy to a law enforcement agency performing surveillance. Barton
asked Wheeler if the commission will work with lawmakers if
Congress decides to update the laws, to which Wheeler answered,
"A capital yes, sir."
- - -
Reread the First Amendment, guys. Both of you. Jeez. Exceptions are extremely
limited, as they should be.
--Lauren--
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