Thursday, October 16, 2008

Technology and Democracy

Find the Article Here.
Science Daily, University of Southern California
Published October 16, 2008
Technology and the Internet allows people access to so much; some people worry it may be too much access. Since the Internet being so open and a free exchange of information, over the years, people have had to slightly change aspects of their lifestyle to keep themselves safe.

Americans want to know that their safety and rights will be protected and that could very well affect their choice in voting for the president. Both candidates have policies on technology, which is what the article I read described. It talked about both John McCain and Barack Obama's views on technology and the government's role in Americans' privacy.

I think this is definitely important because technology will probably keep advancing further and further. I think it's important that ideas of privacy and security are maintained. While the Internet has so many advantages, it could become disadvantageous if Americans are unhappy with their diminishing privacy. I think that technology policies will definitely be considered by voters. It's something that will continue to have an effect, as it has in the past, and the effects will probably become more apparent in time.

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