Re Donald Trump wants to 'close up' the Internet

["Dave Farber" <farber () gmail com>]

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> From: "Bob Frankston" <Bob19-0501 () bobf frankston com>
> Date: December 5, 2016 at 9:18:56 AM EST
> To: dave () farber net, "     'ip'" <ip () listbox com>
> Subject: RE: [IP] Donald Trump wants to 'close up' the Internet
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> I wish it were so. Cognitive framings are very implicit and if one thinks that bleaching email uses physical speech 
> what is the conceptual base for thinking about something so abstract as the Internet.
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> Perhaps it would be a useful exercise for readers of this list write such an explanation. This includes making people 
> care enough to read it.
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> From: Dave Farber [mailto:farber () gmail com] 
> Sent: Monday, December 5, 2016 07:46
> To: ip <ip () listbox com>
> Subject: [IP] Donald Trump wants to 'close up' the Internet
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> From: "Patrick W. Gilmore" <patrick () ianai net>
> Date: December 5, 2016 at 8:41:57 AM EST
> To: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
> Cc: "Patrick W. Gilmore" <patrick () ianai net>
> Subject: Donald Trump wants to 'close up' the Internet
>
> http://money.cnn.com/2015/12/08/technology/donald-trump-internet/index.html
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> <quote>
> Donald Trump has called for a shutdown of the Internet in certain areas to stop the spread of terror.
>
> In a speech at the U.S.S. Yorktown in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on Monday, Trump referenced the use by ISIS of 
> social media as a recruitment tool. He recommended a discussion with Bill Gates to shut off parts of the Internet. 
>
> […]
> </quote>
>
> First, I’m going to just ignore the idea that Bill Gates somehow has control over the Internet.
>
> Back on topic, I was going to write a bit on why I think this is a bad idea. However, I am pretty sure if you are on 
> this list, you understand why.
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> Because we understand, it is our job to explain it to those who do not understand.
>
> Lots of people (including some of my friends) think: “If someone does not already ‘get it', nothing I say will change 
> their mind." That attitude is, IMHO, as big a problem as what Trump suggested. Let’s fight the urge to assume those 
> with different points of view cannot be swayed by rational, logical, calm discourse.
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> Look at it this way: Trump is taking the time to explain his side. I took the time to listen to him, read the 
> article, and come to a conclusion. Do not instantly assume people on the “other side” will not do the same.
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> -- 
> TTFN,
> patrick
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