Sarkozy questions 'neutral' net at e-G8 forum
Found on BBC News on Monday, 23 May 2011
President Sarkozy said that states were subject to the will of their citizens who were currently engaged in a revolution, empowered by the internet.
However, President Sarkozy claimed that countries could not remain neutral and allow completely unchecked internet use.
"At least Sarkozy acknowledged that he doesn't own the internet and his government doesn't own the internet. Nonetheless, he is claiming sovereignty here and so will the G8 and I have fear in that.
Of course Sarkozy wants to control and censor the Internet. He's married to a singer and subject of heavy lobbying efforts from corporations with deep pockets. That's why France has a three strikes law through Hadopi. Sarkozy is joining forces with China and Iran, countries who do "not remain neutral and allow completely unchecked internet use". He cannot seriously believe that a country with the power to control the Internet will not crack down on activists who start a revolution.