Right to Internet..

Connectivity! that is the first word that comes to my mind when i think about internet. Internet is a global system, which interconnects and unites the world to make it into one global village.. I guess, our Indian politicians have to be reminded about the use of internet and how actually it works... A Right to use the internet is as important a right to an individual as anything else.. The importance of uncensored internet is recognized by the UN and has duly  recognized it as a basic Human right..

Recently, a senior minister in the government( name withheld to protect identity) had made a public statement to restrict internet usage and to screen the content posted by public in social networking sites like facebook and twitter. He went on to say that, most of the content published by the people, causes unwanted rumor and panic among the people, and hence, the content should be edited or screened.. I mean, what level rubbish is this?? Does the freedom of expression have no meaning to him?? Is he talking about,  imposing government control over the media?? or, is he hiding some big skeletons in his closet?? kyu minister saab, Why fear about a rumor when you have nothing to hide?!!

Socializing on facebook and twitter, helps you keep in touch with your friends, be updated in the happenings of your loved ones and the world at large... For a lot of people, these popular sites are newspapers with a variety of news and updates... Cmon, you cant even think of censoring such stuff... I mean most of the content is a highly personal opinion of the individual.. People arn't stupid to follow any stupid status update or a tweet, so i don't think there should be even a discussion of screening the content, for if it has some concrete stuff, it is sure to go viral, i don't think a million people can be tricked by any false alarm or intended panic as our minister here thinks.. C'mon sir, what do you think the audience is..?!

Our minister's statement may just manage to qualify to be the most nonsensical statement by a statesman in the modern era.. Where the intent is right in the minister's thought, the idea is stupid, i mean, you are removing the idea of a freedom of thought, freedom to speak and express what you feel like, and freedom is everyone's birthright, yea, following one's expression is a choice, but you can't disallow anyone from expressing their thoughts...  Right to Internet and Socialize in a basic Human right, and everyone is entitled to it..