There have always been multinets even if it seemed like one over-arching Internet, but users and technology are just going to have to become more sophisticated.

There have always been multinets even if it seemed like one over-arching Internet, but users and technology are just going to have to become more sophisticated. Some good folks will be lost along the way to criminals and "intelligence services" (but I repeat myself!) We can't give up the dream and that remarkable goal of networked computing and communication and information accessibility. It took some time but the assholes got their shit together. Which is what we're seeing now. These assholes have always been with us throughout human history, causing problems and violence and bringing out the worst in the rest of us. So we need to maintain vigilance, and work early to undo their harm they cause to us and themselves. I forgive them, because they are born with hearts of fear and that will never change. We can't allow them to dictate our lives though. We know what's right and what's wrong, and we simply need to make sure they are put in the sandbox to play with their toys where they can't hurt anyone else while we move forward together as a family. This is why no one individual should have too much power over anyone else, and no office or government should be similarly afforded the powers to destroy on a whim. There will always be these folks with us, and if we offer them opportunities to express themselves, they will to our shame and regret. (I know, lots of "theys" and "us." I invite you to take a chance and perhaps expand your mind.)