[Chapter-delegates] A huge day for Internet in Tunisia

[Tommi Karttaavi]

Hi,

This is really good news, congratulations! In the meantime, what Veni said
below is not only true, but also a reminder for the rest of us not take our
freedoms for granted. I'm afraid we will be facing more and more demands
for enhanced internet filtering and surveillance all over the world. The
reasons for these demands are usually religious, political or commercial.
In the immediate future we may expect a backlash from the whole Wikileaks
affair with serious implications to the freedom of the Internet.

The Internet Society, with its network of national chapters, would have a
unique opportunity to set up an international observatory to follow related
legislation in different countries. It could be in the form of a wiki or
blog or something like that.

Should we do it?

Tommi

On Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:10:30 -0500, Veni Markovski <veni at veni.com> wrote:
> Khaled,
> I wish you, and the chapter not only great success, but also good luck
> in the coming years, when you'll face a lot of new challenges, and
> will have to fight for the freedoms of the Internet, for your and the
> Tunisian people digital rights! You have a rare opportunity to witness
> a change, which happens not that often, and be sure to make your
> chapter lead the Internet evolution. Don't underestimate the
> bureacracy, no matter how enthusiastic you're right now, without the
> proxy :-) - your chapter will have to fight in news media and court
> rooms for the digital rights of the users.
> 
> I know well how you feel - been there, done that - a transition is
> always interesting but also challenging. I wish you and the whole
> beautiful country a lot of good luck, peaceful transition, and wise
> politicians - you'll need them!
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> 
> On 1/13/11, Khaled KOUBAA <khaled.koubaa at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> "religious radicalization"
>> This word has been the reason why we lived without liberty. Because the
>> WEST is fearing from Islam we, in the Arab World, are suffering !!
>> So please let's us believe in the Tunisian people and their choice and
>> decision. We are no radical don't worry we fight only for our liberty
>> and for the democracy.
>>
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