Internet Invasion: "The Reds Are Coming!"

Posted by JoeAm on March 11, 2013 · 28 Comments 

The blogging discussion about the Sultan’s Sabah escapade has morphed. When the incursion first began, a vocal alliance of strange bedfellows spoke loudest. We saw Muslims seeking satisfaction for years of neglect allied, strangely, with Filipino uber-patriots seeking expansion of Philippine territory to include what appears rightfully to belong to the Philippines, if you look at … Continue reading →

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The Cybercrime Rules

Posted by JoeAm on January 9, 2013 · 6 Comments 

I have attached a new section to my Policy and Terms in view of an apparent tightening of government authority on expression in the Philippines. This is reflected in the passage of cybercrime legislation now before the Supreme Court where it is being tested for adherence to Constitutional mandates. Included in the law is a … Continue reading →

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Hackers and Democracy

Posted by JoeAm on October 13, 2012 · 6 Comments 

I was taken aback by President Aquino’s clear support of the new Cybercrime Law, even its libel provisions. His point was that freedom must have bounds; it is not unlimited. I agree. The question is, where are the bounds, who enforces them and how are they enforced? I rather think Jose Rizal and Thomas Jefferson … Continue reading →

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Senate Cybercrime Acts: On A War Footing against Freedom

Posted by JoeAm on October 12, 2012 · 58 Comments 

“Unnecessary write-ups and comments have been made in the social networking systems with the public having in mind an imprecise concept of freedom of speech.” Senator Sotto, Senate Journal, January 24, 2012 Senate Attitude: “THE INTERNET IS EVIL!!!” Reader Baycas referred me to a document that pertains to the Cybercrime Bill and how it evolved in the Senate. … Continue reading →

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What I Learned about President Aquino

Posted by JoeAm on October 9, 2012 · 24 Comments 

The discussion regarding the prior blog, “Is President Aquino an Idiot”, helped me crystallize some thoughts about the President. And about the libel section of the cybercrime law. I don’t believe President Aquino is an idiot. Senator Sotto rather sets the standard in that regard, appearing to be out of touch with just about everything … Continue reading →

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