Millitary blocks MySpace and YouTube
about News, Technology on 15/05/2007 - like it?
Citing security and technology limitations, the military has now blocked the use of MySpace, youTube, and 11 other websites when using the DOD computer network that soldiers are provided in Iraq.
Pretty fucked up if you ask me. I understand their fear of possible viruses and concerns that sensitive data may be passed on. But these Soldiers are well trained. They know what they can and can not say. And do they want me to believe that they do not have a method of protection against phishing and viruses? Our 21st century military can create smart bombs but can’t provide absolute protection from some spyware? I call bullshit.
They say the soldiers will still be able to access the sites from any internet cafe during their free time; they just can not use the DOD network that they provide SPECIFFICALLY for the soldiers to communicate with friends and family back home?
Search google and read soldiers MySpace blog or Video Journal on youtube. These sites provide a means of what is almost a psychological release for our soldiers. They need that. It’s the least we can do for them.
Come up with a compromise, government. You have these young men doing the country a great favor. You owe it to them.
[Story: Cnn.com]
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