On Mon, 7 Jun 1993 11:53:33 -0700 <Ben.Goren@ASU> said:
>I just had a few notes posted to one of my lists about a rumour that
>there's a plan to limit access to the Internet to only a few
>government-sponsored research institutions. I *hope* I stomped on it
>quickly enough, but I figured it would be best to warn the rest of you that
>there's another one about, and that it might be a good idea to try to limit
>the damage this one does.
>
>BTW: by "stomped," I mean that I sent a note telling everybody to drop the
>whole thing, including "me too's," unless you've got proof positive. I
>suppose if it gets out of hand, holding or moderating the list might be
>appropriate.
 
I would say this is rumor is completely without fact. If anything, the U. S.
government wants to help get more people on the Internet, not fewer.  This is
a rumor which should definitely be ignored until further evidence, if any,
becomes available to substantiate it.  In fact, when you think about it, the
direction of The Internet is already taking a very obvious turn toward becoming
more of a public conveyance of information. Just look at all the many new
companies and private computer services such as Compuserve which offer access
to The Internet for a fee. Look also at the rapidly increasing frequency at
which traditional media such as newspapers are reporting on The Internet and
its potential for private individuals. I would be very surprised indeed to
hear that the U. S. government wants to quall this trend with The Internet
becoming more readily available to private individuals and businesses.
 
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