FallowEarth Posted February 28, 2006 CID Share Posted February 28, 2006 http://edition.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/02/15/china.us/index.html I would like to open a debate about the article linked above. Many other articles like it have been written on similar grounds, and many discussions have followed, but it is such an important issue that I would like to hear others' opinions here. <hr> First of all, the article is targetting US-based Internet/technology companies Microsoft, Yahoo, Google and Cisco, and their involvement with the blowup of technology in China. China, with over one-fifth of the world's population, has implemented laws which censor and restrict what is accessible over the Internet. The Chinese government has instated 30,000 personel in a faction of Internet police to uphold these laws, and all who operate in this country must abide accordingly. American companies have identified a gold mine in the the uprising technology market in China, and have flocked over like seagulls on a french fry. But in order to stick their hand in the pot, this means that they must adopt the local laws. The US government is appalled that these companies would act in such a disgraceful manner, to deny the basic human rights of freedom and expression, for which America stands, in order to gain a profit. On the other hand, these international corporations are simply providing for the market, respectfully adhering to China's national laws in order to be allowed access to advertise a service in the country. Is the American government wrong in making accusations towards the involvement of a company in another country? Or are they right in that they are defending sanctified human rights? What is your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted March 1, 2006 CID Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thought I already read this in a poll. Would make a good poll anyway. I think that the U.S. government is wrong, if they are following the rules. But our government has acted like they speaking for all american's many times. Might e-mail congress man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtworkGuy Posted March 1, 2006 CID Share Posted March 1, 2006 I don't believe any 'ethical' arguement the government has. The only reason they are against it, is because it's not getting them any money/power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted March 1, 2006 CID Share Posted March 1, 2006 :angry5:to be perfectly honest I am afraid to comment one way or the other if you check out the new laws on terrorism you might also be afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted March 2, 2006 Author CID Share Posted March 2, 2006 http://www.testmy.net/forum/index.php?action=post;topic=12203.0;num_replies=3 which is ironic, considering the gov'ts stance in this issue on human rights and the freedom of expression. *scratches chin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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