[Chapter-delegates] Internet and Constitution

[Eric Burger]

It is not yet a constitutional issue in the U.S., but a lot of the rationale for network neutrality bills and universal service is that once a preponderance of citizen interaction with their government is via the Internet, such as for getting permits, paying taxes, and voting, then universal Internet access becomes a right. Otherwise, an individual without Internet access would be disenfranchised from their own government.

On Apr 25, 2011, at 8:11 AM, Khaled KOUBAA wrote:

> Dear All,
> We in the Internet Society Tunisia are working with other partners on a
> campaign to introduce the "Right to access to the network" as a
> constitutional right to be added to the new constitution.
> We appreciate any feedback and help from your side if you can share with
> us other experience that you heard about or any country who is
> implementing such rules in their constitution.
> Many thanks,
> Khaled KOUBAA
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