Coincidence???

The internet is a way for people to reach out past the controlled media, and disseminate free ideas, or in case of civil unrest, get their story told to the rest of the world. Those who do not want that story told, and want to frame the dialogue that the world sees are seeking the control of the internet, hence the flow of information. Here is something for the readers consideration:

Egyptians brace for Friday protests as internet, messaging disrupted

quote:

Cairo, Egypt (CNN) -- Hours ahead of what are expected to be massive displays of anti-government ferment across the world's most populous Arab nation, the internet went dark in parts of Egypt early Friday, and text messaging appeared to be blocked.

Here is something else for your consideration:

Obama 'Internet kill switch' plan approved by US Senate panel - President could get power to turn off Internet