Get Your Government Out of my Computer

Recently, there have been a number of internet privacy concerns for both the USA and Canada. It sort of started with SOPA and PIPA in the US, but as usual, Canada for some reason decided to follow suit with its slower, angrier older brother to the south.

In recent weeks a number of online petitions have popped up to stop the Canadian online spying bill (a big one is Open Media.ca, check them out and LIKE them on Facebook to get updates). And I wanted to make sure I tried, in any way that I could, to get more awareness about this issue. As Canadians we sometimes just accept things, even if we don't like them, but just deal with it rather than stand up and fight.

This is something we HAVE to fight!

I could sit here and explain it all, but why would I do that when I can let Rick Mercer explain it, in a way only Rick can...



Here's the problem...
20 years ago, the government we have worked alright. However, its not 20 years ago, its 2012 and technology has advanced in leaps and bounds...The government hasn't. The government is full of old men and women so out of touch with the youth, technology and the general consensus that they make Pee Wee Herman look like Captain Smooth.

Hey government...Stick to finding ways to improve education, health care and increase jobs while decreasing poverty...Do something good and worthwhile with your time in office, or I just might throw my computer at your face.