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But enough idiot American citizens did, and those idiots have indirect control over much of the world's IT infrastructure. Too much.

But what organizational body can take control? The UN? I don't think the Internet would be any safer in anyone else's hands.

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Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let's back up and take a deep breath.

Ok. These politicians get "elected" because they, quite simply, can buy their elections. When you can tell your constituents "look! I got you <latest bill of pork>! I'm doing good for you! Re-elect me!", they will re-elect you.

The only thing we're guilty of is being incredibly short-sighted.

>"The only thing we're guilty of is being incredibly short-sighted."

This has shorter name- Being an idiot, so he is exactly RIGHT. -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot_(Athenian_democracy)

And speak rather for Yourself(or Your group, im not in).

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