Google versus Big Brother
News is coming out today that Google is fighting the Bush Administration's request to release millions of search records, specifically a random sampling of one million search queries submitted to Google's search engine in a one week period. The idea behind this request relates to the Bush Administration's efforts in fighting child porn. Google cites privacy concerns as its main reason why it is fighting this request. Yahoo!, AOL and MSN are rumored to have complied to similar requests by the Department of Justice.
In a time where our Freedom of Speech is constantly under threat, kudos to Google for protecting our First Amendment rights. Unlike its competitors, I hope they will not break under pressure and see it through to the end.
Bravo Google, Bravo.
PS - In no way am I condoning child pornography or abuse of children. This case goes beyond child porn and threatens our privacy. First the DOJ wants search engine records to look into child porn, but one has to wonder what's next?
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In a time where our Freedom of Speech is constantly under threat, kudos to Google for protecting our First Amendment rights. Unlike its competitors, I hope they will not break under pressure and see it through to the end.
Bravo Google, Bravo.
PS - In no way am I condoning child pornography or abuse of children. This case goes beyond child porn and threatens our privacy. First the DOJ wants search engine records to look into child porn, but one has to wonder what's next?
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