Since Egypt, Libya is now next up for democratic protests and internet blackouts. The Libyian people are now ready to get rid of their dictator, Moammar Gadhafi. There is no specific cause to why there have been internet cuts, but there could be many reasons why there is a crackdown. Some of those reasons are: government crackdown, internet traffic overload, or just basic power outages. But, people are saying electricity is working fine, cell phones are working good, but the internet has been down for days.
International Internet traffic began to shutdown from about 1 to 8 am. People are saying that it is kind of like there is an internet curfew. This is not good for the people of Libya. It is a big possibility that Gadhafi's regime cracked down on the internet to not let the Libyian people have their voice and be heard. Egypt and Iran are known for shutting down the internet for the public.
I believe that the Libyian people deserve to have their internet and have a voice. I am also glad that Egypt and other surrounding countries are taking a stand over dictatorship before it's too late. This shows how much we take for granted here in America, because we basically can say and do what we want to do. Even though, there may be slight consequences. But, the people in Libya and Egypt are willing to lose their lives for the freedom of their country and I respect all of the countries that take a stand.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/02/22/libya.internet
I defiantly agree with you jamerio. I think everyone deserves for their voice to be heard. For a lot of Libyan’s this is the only way they can voice their opinions is through the internet and social media. It amazes me that a government can control that when it’s the worlds and the peoples to begin with. I have noticed how all of the unrest in the Middle East is affecting even America now. All of this civil unrest has put a strain on so many governments. Just give the people what they want, even if it’s just the internet. I do also see why the government would turn the internet off though. If it was in the interest of the people and for their safety then turn if off for a few hours, but if not then do not cut it off!
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