net neutrality issue

I am a broadband user and I admit I am not fully satisfied with the service of my internet provider. When i read about this net neutrality issue wherein there will be a proposal of having a two-tier web, a fast lane and a slow lane, the first thing entered my mind is what is the purpose of doing that? When internet was created every internet user has equal rights. Is this another way of depriving our freedom? Then as i continue to read the article I realized that the purpose of that, which I am not surprised is for revenue generating, another income for internet providers that those who can pay more can get the faster lane and for those who cannot afford the higher fees will just be contented on the slow lane.

I may not be knowledgeable with respect to the technical reason of why the internet service providers are considering this creating two-tier lanes but there is one thing I am sure of, if this will be granted it will increase their revenues. Nobody wants a slower internet connection many will be willing to pay additional just to be in the faster lane and those who can afford only the minimum amount will suffer the slower lane. How creative man was that even in the internet equality can no longer be available.

(This is the personal opinion of the author to the "net neutrality issue" as a requirement to Technology and the Law class.)

policy to ban blackberry devices

When national security of a country is in issue, whatever is the form of government, the citizens will always be expecting that their leaders should ensure their safety. Threats in our national security will come in different forms and we are all aware that with the rapid improvements in technology, terrorists will surely depend and be a user of such development. However, I think it will be unreasonable to ban the use of blackberries in certain countries. Yes, it may be a threat to the national security because it cannot be monitored and the government cannot intercept messages but I don't think that it is a wise move.

Terrorists will always kill with or without a blackberry, it is their purpose, to kill and they always be a threat to national security. It is not the blackberry which they used in killing but it is the bombs, guns and other killing devices. Yes, it may be a tool for their communication but even before when there was no blackberry they can still secretly communicate. I don't think that banning will be the best solution. Regulation is always an option if the concern will be national security. With the developments now in our technology, it will not be healthy for a country's economy to ban on something new.

As I have said blackberry is not a killing device. Banning it will not solve terrorism. National security are one of the top priorities of every country and banning a mobile device for such reason is unreasonable.

Disclaimer: This blog post is a personal opinion of the author with respect to the policy to ban blackberry devices and also as a requirement to Technology and the Law subject.