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how about a guy at the border unplugging the fiber optic cable? I assume it can already be disconnected somewhere physically; all this does is authorize the go

how about a guy at the border unplugging the fiber optic cable? I assume it can already be disconnected somewhere physically; all this does is authorize the government to do it.

lisper 16y ago
You forgot about satellites.
- stretchwithme 16y ago
  yeah, those can be turned off already
  - lisper 16y ago
    Not by the government. At least not legally AFAIK. Communications satellites are privately owned.
    - mschaecher 16y ago
      So are ISPs and related networks as it pertains to this 'kill switch'
    - stretchwithme 16y ago
      that's why they need to pass a law. and if there's an invading, the US military will probably be operating on private property without permission too. But I think its quite clear that's ok in such a situation.
blhack 16y ago
There would be quite a few cables to unplug: http://personalpages.manchester.ac.uk/staff/m.dodge/cybergeography/atlas/cables.html http://personalpages.manchester.ac.uk/staff/m.dodge/cybergeo...
- stretchwithme 16y ago
  The military has a lot of people.