(Reposted from another online forum)
I’ve been stewing on this for a bit but I think it needs to be said.
In my opinion, a major error with today’s rallies (and it seems not just the Brisbane one) is the connection to other political parties/agendas. I’m glad that there are many groups interested in this as an issue, but as soon as you bring the Socialist Alliance, The Greens, or the Raelians you’ve lost Joe Public.
And what of this Digital Liberation Coalition? “The Digital Liberty Coalition (’DLC’) is a non-profit grass roots community driven coalition of organisations who are standing up for free speech online.” (Always love a good quote)
So why is there very little information on which groups came together? Shouldn’t people who are signing up for membership or donating money know exactly where this money is going? Why so little transparency on their website? I’m sure it is innocent enough. Just like blocking child porn through a mandatory filter seems like a good idea.
Joe Public is sceptical of the ‘Commies under the bed’ or ‘the bloody Greenies’. On the Raelians, I’m sure some people will take the jump from Intelligent Design to Scientology as well. Do we really need to be fighting an uphill battle before it started?
What is needed to get the ear of all voters is a truly independent effort. Whatever our colour, creed and political/religious beliefs, we should be united about this one issue and have no others jumping on the bandwagon for the ride.
Selling the “Green Left” (and other publications) in the middle of the speeches? Tacky and an unneeded distraction.
Tags: censorship, filtering, internet, nocleanfeed, Politics
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websinthe said,
I agree with your point. I overheard the police speaking with someone from Brisbane Council regarding the socialists but nothing really came of it.
Except for the EFA, whose primary function is to tackle issues like this, there will be inevitable backlash from greenie haters and this that and the other idiot that can’t focus on an issue long enough not to hate everybody.
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websinthe said,
That being said, the greens have done more for this issue than anyone not working directly for an ISP.
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Nicholas Perkins said,
On later reflection, I have to agree with you. The greens have done a lot for this issue. I tarred them with the same brush as the other groups who tagged along yesterday, which I shouldn’t have done so quickly.