The military has put MySpace and YouTube on a list of sites that are banned for soldiers to access from government computers. They say they are doing this to boost productivity, just as other employers have done, and I would believe that if MySpace and YouTube weren't the major means of communication among soldiers in Iraq. I know my cousin uses it to check in with his wife and the rest of the family, all in one click. If it weren't for MySpace, we would never know what's going on with him because he just doesn't have the time to email all of us.
Another friendly reminder: In a fascist nation media is directly controlled by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled by government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives. Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.
These voices have already been silenced:
3,400 US Soldiers killed in Iraq
25,245 US Soldiers wounded in Iraq
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Why can't your cousin send an email to the family by creating a group email list? I do see some of the benefits of MySpace, but for the most part, it does consume a ton of time.
I'm sorry to see YouTube banned. I think that is a wonderful way for families to send video links of things back home. Email doesn't allow large enough files. What about Google Video?
So much for freedom... how about banning WAR!
It consumes their free time. A time when they have no other escape but to check in with their friends and family.
psycho,
AGREED!
As in all marxist shadow movements meant to undermine democracies, the real power brokers use an ignorant gullible populace that is easily swayed by Marxist/Maoist rhetoric to spread fear and intimidation.
Marxist UL? Jesus man, you've lost it now.
AQ,
I don't think I was clear. Emails are also being suspended without authorization.
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