[Chapter-delegates] Closing of internet connections in schools in Catalunya?

Borka Jerman Blazic borka at e5.ijs.si
Mon Oct 2 04:15:08 PDT 2017


Dear Michiel,

I support your initiative.

regards,

Borka

ISOC SI

Michiel Leenaars je 2.10.2017 ob 12:37 napisal:
> Dear all,
>
> I've heard reports of some schools in Catalunya being forcefully shut
> off from internet, at least for some period, during the last couple of
> days.
>
> Is there anyone that can confirm this has been, or perhaps still is the
> case? I don't want to believe just any report, although my source is
> normally very credible. I'd be relieved if this turned out to be
> untrue - which is exactly why I'm asking.
>
> Surely school children (and educators) in a western democracy should not
> become the victim of any governmental action that deprives them of a
> vital educational resource such as the internet - whatever the political
> stakes. In case this has indeed happened, should we as European chapters
> make a statement about this to prevent future incidents like it?
>
> Best,
> Michiel Leenaars
> Directeur
>
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