In my mind the political Right have always used the “crime card” as a means of subjecting their agendas into mainstream society–and it is mainstream society’s mandate to add balance when faced with these shifts. The Web is no different because when we codify it, add regulations and licences to it, then it becomes a controlled commodity and then serves the dominant culture that is in power at the time. So really technology is just making this happen at a far faster rate–meaning that for every firewall put up, a counter measure is put in place 30 seconds later to guarantee freedom–assuming that freedom is used for good intentions.

Wireless is the next branch of the Web’s evolution, and having no wires means no geopolitical borders to deal with. I currently work in the global wireless industry where I can point a dish at a satellite anywhere on the Earth and have access to the “broadband” Intranet. Only the corporation that I subscribe to will dictate the policies and terms of my access to it.

I like to see the accessibility of the Net open even more to everyone around the world. Cost is a huge issue, especially in developing countries, but getting the information technologies spread globally means that we, the so called “developed” States, will have to do our part–that to me is where I like to see some energy placed. If we help our friends–they will reciprocate in kind.

I guess I better stop before Big Brother shuts your web site down….