It is Australia Day, 26th January. Our national holiday when we celebrate all things Australian.
My post today is about something else that is happening in our country, that most Australians are unaware of. Our government is planning to censor the internet, under the name of Cleanfeed. Testing of Cleanfeed has been completed, government is preparing legislation. The only way we can stop this is by making Australians aware of what we are about to lose, and show the government it is not supported by the majority. We are a democracy, the government is elected to do the will of the people.
Why would skaters care?
The way the censorship in Cleanfeed works is via a secret list. The government is not going to tell you what is on the list, who goes on it and why. Today the list is unclassifiable and illegal content but tomorrow? How about a future government makes it a criminal offense to skateboard on any road in Australia. It could then put any websites that promote of that activity on the banned list. No more ASRA. A future government might decide punk music is immoral and corrupting our youth, put music websites on the banned list.
Are we going to put the politicians in charge of censorship in Australia?
Dont take my word for it, get informed, make your own decision. Whirlpool forum has taken an apolitical stance and is putting together all the facts about this new form of censorship for Australians to make up their minds. Why it is a bad idea? What can I do? Please take some time this week to get informed on Cleanfeed.
“Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” – Benjamin Franklin
“A censor is an expert in cutting remarks. A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to.” – Dr. Laurence Peter
