Comments on: Net a "Fundamental Right," 4 Out of 5 Say

By: sennheiser cx300

sennheiser cx300 — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:20:13 +0000

Net a “Fundamental Right,” 4 Out of 5 Say

I have a “Right” to lower taxes. That ain’t gonna happen either.

By: สถานที่ท่องเที่ยว

สถานที่ท่องเที่ยว — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:49:53 +0000

I don’t think it should be a “right”, it’s a luxury that people have gotten use to. Just like driving, you don’t have the “right” to drive, you’re given the privilege.

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Daily Links for March 6th through March 8th | Akkam's Razor — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:21:23 +0000

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By: slim

slim — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:35:17 +0000

of course!!! we should amend the Constitution ASAP. ridiculous survey and post.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:53:52 +0000

I have a "Right" to lower taxes. That ain't gonna happen either.

By: NookSurfer

NookSurfer — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:06:36 +0000

I don't think it should be a "right", it's a luxury that people have gotten use to. Just like driving, you don't have the "right" to drive, you're given the privilege.

By: Kevin Walsh

Kevin Walsh — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:39:21 +0000

Internet access a right? I am not aware of any right wherein someone else has to pay in order for me to obtain it. Internet access is something most would find it difficult to live without but, a right? I think not. Food is even harder to live without but few claim it’s a right.

By: Corey O

Corey O — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:09:18 +0000

The internet is no more a fundamental right than is the right to GigaOm's professional services.

The unfunny thing is I bet most the people who said they were in favor of keeping the government out of the internet completely also would be in favor of net neutrality which itself is a regulation.

By: John

John — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:02:07 +0000

I think the ability to access the internet should not be hindered for any person, I am against any proposals to kick users off the internet, and I think it's great that the internet is available in libraries etc.

That said I have a problem with giving it the label of a right, a right is something that should just exist, like a right to freedom of expression, a just trial, and as a progressive healthcare :)

The internet should be built out to rural areas and that should be a priority, but it is a business service, like electric, gas, water and should be regulated as such. But no one talks about the right to electric, if you don't pay your bill it's cut off, it's that simple.

In a very greedy society the word right gets thrown around very carelessly because we never experienced living without real basic rights, though I wouldn't worry about that too much, the fear based society that has existed since 9/11 is working on that.