http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2013/05/2013581576471212.html
Please read this article and answer the following prompts - IN COMPLETE SENTENCES WITH FACTS FROM THE ARTICLE TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWERS
1. Why did the Syrian government cut internet services - according to activists in Syria?
2. Why is the internet so critical to the Syrian conflict?
3. Think - how has the internet changed warfare and global conflict? Please elaborate on your answers.
4. Who was blamed for the Blackout of the internet?
5. What do the activists claim to be the motivation to shut down phone and Internet services in Syria?
6. How does this article demonstrate digital vulnerability and the power of government- ANYWHERE?
7. Opinion - Should the US Government have the power to manipulate internet access during times of war and emergencies? Explain your answer
1. Because of massacres and secret military operations
ReplyDelete2. because it is how the rest of the world is updated with the information
3. it has made it much more public and much more of a global issue
4. The government of Assad
5. Secrecy of military operations and possible genocide
6. it demonstrates the governments ability to control its people
7. No because information would need to be accessed during such times
1.To hide military operations
ReplyDelete2.Communication networks had been crucial for opposition activists trying to get out videos and information on the two-year conflict that has killed more than 70,000 people
3.) Internet has effected the War by letting rebels and others put out videos of the crime. There is also a widespread base of information on the internet, so it has given people easy access to it.
4.) Technical fault.
5.) To cut communication
6.) It just shows that information and technology can be used to be negative.
7.) I think that the US should not have control of the government during times of war. It would cause even more pandemonium. Kids coudlnt contact parents and vice versa. The internet would not be able to be used, so people couldnt get updates. Everything will be in chaos.
1. Activists and a watchdog accused the regime of deliberating cutting the connection to shield military operations.
ReplyDelete2. Syrian state news agency SANA quoted the director general of the General Establishment for Communications, Bakr Bakr, as saying internet services and communication between provinces had gone down because of a malfunction in an optic cable.
3. Internet has given people more information on what is going on during these warfare and global conflicts about these warfare and global conflicts.
4. State media on a technical fault, but activists and a watchdog accused the regime of deliberating cutting the connection to shield military operations.
5.But the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a British-based group that monitors President Bashar al-Assad's security forces and the rebels, cited military sources who said that the blackout was part of a security force operation.
6. It shows how the government has almost complete control over its people.
7. No because the citizens need to be aware of what is going during these times
1. They don't want their people to know what's going on.
ReplyDelete2. Its how information is passed on.
3. It has changed it because people can information around more quickly to inform the people what's going on. The government can also track people.
4. The malfunction of an optic cable
5. the blackout was part of a security force operation.
6. It demonstrates that the internet and social media can be put down at an time and no one will no what's going on.
7.Yes and no because people do have the right to know but we don't want to scare the people with what's going on.
1. To prevent people from knowing the military operations that were going on
ReplyDelete2. because they need to have some form of communication between Syria and the rest of the world in order to keep people in touch with their conflict
3. The internet can change warfare because people get information from the internet which can cause warfare. Information on the internet can be very deadly.
4. state media by Technical Fault
5. they said it was a security force operation
6. It shows that the government is very powerful in what it can do with the internet today
7. No because it would not help in anyway. Everybody would be afraid of the government and all of a sudden, our society would be ruled by the govternment because it could contorl the whole internet at its fingertips. It would just cause another war in it self
1. Part of a security force operation to prevent people from knowing of the military operations
ReplyDelete2. They use the internet to get out videos and information on the 2-year war
3. Information from the war front gets out to people around the world soo much faster then in pervious wars, people around the world know the war front actions in matter of hours.
4. By the media on a technical fault
5. security force operation to shield military actions
6. Countries ultimately have the ability to control internet actions over their people in times of need
7. They should have the ability to shut down and/or limit the use of internet in order to keep control of the flow of information in and out of the country
1) to shield military operations
ReplyDelete2) no information can be passed around
3) information gets around quicker and it is easier to get inside peoples computer which means valuable information can be leaked
4) state media
5) secrecy of military operations
6) the government still has alot of power even though people has passed laws and acts to prevent this.
7) Yes to a certain extent, i think they should be able to do this because during a war our enemies will do anything to get information to use against us.
1. The government is hiding some information from the people.
ReplyDelete2. it was important for letting the world know what is going on in Syria and getting videos and inof out
3. It has made everything public and opens up for criticism
4. Malfunction of optic wire
5. Security force operation
6. government is in control
7. no, that violates the first amendment
1. activists and a watchdog accused the regime of deliberating cutting the connection to shield military operations
ReplyDelete2. crucial for opposition activists trying to get out videos and information on the two-year conflict that has killed more than 70,000 people
3. The internet gives people more information that makes things worse and makes conflicts even worse
4. technical fault
5. security force operation
6.
7. I dont think that the government should be able to control internet. Taking away something as major as the internet would cause people to go into mass hysteria.
1. to shield military actions
ReplyDelete2. its used to get information and videos out
3. Without the internet, and information being spread around so quickly, its easier to control things, but with it, it's hard to be secretive and conflicts are more known
4.state media
5. deliberately cutting the connection to hide the military's actions
6. If the government can control the internet, it gives them more power, and control over the people, for mostly worse.
7. I don't really think it should, but if the situation is desperate enough, then I guess it would be okay.
1. Syria have the massive technical issues due to a 2-day blackout; it was verbally blamed by state media on malfunctioning confusion, but activists and a watchdog accused the regime of disconnection to shield military operations.
ReplyDelete2. The crucial communication networks for opposition activists trying to get out videos and information on the 2-year conflict obliterated > 70K people.
3. Most of the service are temporally disable due to the outrage b/w / among these nations.
4. State media on a massive technical difficulty
5. They have claim to motivate the shield military; major combat operations.
6. It was an important of enduring somebody's privacy in order to protect themselves from anyone who wants to trespass for identifications.
7. I think the US Gov't have the right to defend the social communication and the rest of cyberspace by setting up the firewall/shut down the connection from viruses, Trojans, and the rest of the cyber threats
1. To hide or keep away military operations
ReplyDelete2. It is used to get information out to everybody
3. People can get important information about where troops are stationed or like different missions, and that wouldn't be good because somebody could bomb those areas
4. The state media
5. Security force operations
6. It show that the government can control people by the internet and technology
7.No, I just think that they only need to filter things that would give the enemy information about our military. But other then that, we should be able to use the internet freely and like we have been using it.
1. Why did the Syrian government cut internet services - according to activists in Syria?
ReplyDeleteto shield military operations and make sure there was no interference at all.
2. Why is the internet so critical to the Syrian conflict?
The internet is used by every body in the world and in Syria, it is the fastest way to get out information like videos or updates to other people.
3. Think - how has the internet changed warfare and global conflict? Please elaborate on your answers.
Countries can have people on the inside posting troop locations, if there is an ambush,where to pick up supplies, and how to get from point a to point b all through the internet.
4. Who was blamed for the Blackout of the internet?
state media on an optic wire fault.
5. What do the activists claim to be the motivation to shut down phone and Internet services in Syria?
major military operations were in progress.
6. How does this article demonstrate digital vulnerability and the power of government- ANYWHERE?
Most everyone is on and uses the internet right? If the governemnt can choose when and where to cut off the internet, they control the people that use it.
7. Opinion - Should the US Government have the power to manipulate internet access during times of war and emergencies? Explain your answer
No, they shouldn't. They should only manipulate stuff that comes from the enemy or may harm the us. They should not have the power to completely shut off the internet during a time of war. It would cause even more chaos than there already was and no on would want that.
1. to block military operations
ReplyDelete2. the rebels use it to get info out
3. the internet has made the current wars more informational to people around the world, no matter how far from the battle field they are.
4. the state media on a technical fault
5. military special ops were in actions
6. this shows that governments have the ability to control most everything in their citizens life.
7. they should because it would be more harmful in the long run if important information gets out to the public around the world.
1) Activists claim that the internet was shut down to shield military operations.
ReplyDelete2) The internet is a significant method of getting information out.
3) Information is easily accessible and quick to get to. People can email each other plans or ideas in a second. People can find information on just about anything.
4) The regime was blamed for the blackput even though officially it was caused by a faulty cable.
5) The blackout was supposedly part of a military force operation.
6) The government had the power to shut down the internet which means information was hard to access and share.
7) No. I think citizens should be able to know what's going on, especially in times of war.
1. The internet had to be shut down due to military operations.
ReplyDelete2. The internet is needed to send and receive information.
3. Since everything on the internet is there for everyone to see and its permanent, some things can get leaked that shouldn't be seen.
4. The blackout was blamed on technical fault.
5. The whole motivation for it all was supposedly a security force operation.
6. Anything posted on the internet is permanent and there forever so it can be used against anyone at anytime.
7. No, the US government should not control the internet usage of its citizens even during time of war because I don't think it would change anything for better or worse considering we never know what truly is going on so we can't leak anything.
Zac Wichlei
ReplyDelete1. Syrian government cut internet services because of important military operations.
2. The internet is so critical to them because thats there way of communication and a way to send and receive messages to people.
3. Information can be transmitted easily and its easier to access information which can help countries in conflict. There are so many things that the internet and technology can do for was and global welfare.
4. Technical fault.
5. Military Operations.
6. It shows how the government is in control and there isn't always power for the people. It show that the government is capable of a lot more then we know and that they are in control.
7. No the government should not have the power like that to take away all control from people. We all have rights and the government should not take that away from us.
1. The activists said that because of military operations the internet services were cut.
ReplyDelete2. This is the main way that they send and receive information.
3. The internet is the main source that information is sent and receive whether it be true or not this information is still conveyed. This can lead to greater conflict or even the conflict being resolved.
4. The blackout was blamed by a "technical fault".
5. There was a military/special ops mission that was in operation that could have put everyone in danger.
6. Big Brother is always watching and whatever is put on the internet will be there forever so the internet is very dangerous and could put many people in jeopardy.
7. I believe it would be an invasion of privacy and go against everything that is stated in the Bill of Rights and Constitution. I believe that if they tried to regulate how long you would be on the internet would cause more and more people to seek alternate solutions which may not be monitored.
Zach Crumlich
1. The internet had to be cut off to hide military operations
ReplyDelete2.The internet is used for the opposition to communicate with everyone, and its also used just to communicate in general.
3.)The internet can leak the information from either sides of the war, and since you can't just take things off the internet anyone can see it.
4.) the blackout that was "caused" by technical fault.
5.) Supposedly the motivation came from a security force, and to cut communication.
6.) Technology can obviously be used negatively or positevly and anything that is on the internet will always be there, which can be a good or bad thing.
7.) I don' think the government should control the internet, because a lot of times the good outweigh the bad. Also, if the government is worried about leaks, leaks could happen with or without the internet. Anything that is secret enough or "bad" in someones opinion should be more secure in general so people can't fin them, aka not on the internet.
1. In order to protect secret military operations.
ReplyDelete2. It is the fastest way to send out information.
3. It has made people more aware of issues and where troops are located.
4. They claimed it was because of a technical fault.
5. Secrecy of military decisions and actions.
6. It shows the government's control of the internet and the effects it causes on people.
7. No. If anything, the people need to know more about what is going on during these times.
1. The regime deliberately cut the connection to shield military operations.
ReplyDelete2. Communication networks had been crucial for opposition activists trying to get out videos and information on the two-year conflict that has killed more than 70,000 people.
3. It has allowed people to spread videos, information, and propaganda more easily. Information can be international and everyone is able to access it.
4. State media blames it on a technical issue but activists say it was the regime
5. Major combat operation motives.
6. It shows that the government has the power to choose who has the ability to access information and can shut down internet and telephone connections in some cities or neighborhoods during major combat operations.
7. If there is a major cyber threat, this may be justified.
1) Activists and a watchdog accused the regime of deliberating cutting the connection to shield military operations.
ReplyDelete2) Internet was crucial for opposition activists trying to get out videos and information on the two-year conflict.
3) It helps Make our news global and can let everyone see it so we aren't oblivious to Whats going on.
4) The Assad regime
5) To stop it from getting on the internet .
6) It shows the government had access to every aspect of our life .
7) I don't think they should because we need to know what's going on too .
1.) To keep the military operations secret.
ReplyDelete2.) They were the most efficient way to broadcast information.
3.) It has made it easier for people to have more awareness of information and spread news.
4.) It is blamed on technical issues but others claim it was the regime
5.) it was part of a security force operation
6.) it shows how the government really has ultimate control in ways we would never think of.
7.) In certain situations they should be able to do this because it may be for our benefit, but normally I would say no because we need some freedom on the internet.
1. to protect the military operations
ReplyDelete2. to communicate and to get info out to the public
3. It's harder to keeps things secret and to cover things up because people now have videos and articles at our fingertips
4. the regime
5. to stop the flow of communication and information
6. it shows that governments can control the internet and that it can have a negative side to it
7. I think they should in some situations. For example I don't think their should be horrible graphic pictures in the internet of injured soldiers or civilians so they should be able to take them off the web.
Harrison Merck
ReplyDelete1. keep the military operations secret.
2. it was one of the quickest and easiest ways to send out information.
3. The internet gives people a way to get information and if we don't use the internet it would make things worse and makes conflicts even worse.
4. The blackout was blamed by a "technical fault".
5. The Special Military Ops was in action.
6. It show that the government can control people by the internet and technology.
7. i don't think they should do that because, how would we know what is going on and how would get information?, you know
So that the military operations remain classified
ReplyDeleteIt was the quickest communication to the public
It is more difficult to keep things secret because once something goes on the internet, it is permanent
It was supposedly a technical difficulty, but it is suspected to be the regime's doing
A section of the security force operation
It shows the absolute control that the government really possesses
No, the internet needs to have freedom. Anything (government-wise) similar to China, I am against.
Wyatt
1. to protect secret military operations.
ReplyDelete2. its a way to communicate information by sending and recieving messages
3. it makes information visable to us. it lets people know whats going on
4. the assad regime
5. big combat operations to stop them from getting on the internet
6. it shows the secrecy of military decisions&actions
7. no bc if the internet is not privet during not a time of war then it shouldnt be during unlessit'd be dangerous
1. To keep the operations and plans undercover and hidden.
ReplyDelete2. It is used to get information out to everybody, because is easiest and fastest.
3. The internet can be a weapon to help you and hurt you. You can get valuable information and also someone can gather information on you just as easily.
4. It was blamed as a technical difficulty but others blame the regime.
5. Security force operations
6. It show that the government can control people by the internet and technology
7.No, I just think that they only need to filter things that would give the enemy information about our military. But other then that, we should be able to use the internet freely and like we have been using it.
1. Why did the Syrian government cut internet services.
ReplyDeleteAccording to activist it was to cover up for military operations that the government wanted to keep secret.
2. Why is the internet so critical to the Syrian conflict?
It is pretty much the only way the public all around the world can see the problems in Syria and how bad it has gotten.
3. Think - how has the internet changed warfare and global conflict? Please elaborate on your answers.
The internet spreads information super fast through the public and if millions see it than immediate action would take place if something bad goes on and or if help is needed.
4. Who was blamed for the Blackout of the internet?
The state media on technical faults.
5. What do the activists claim to be the motivation to shut down phone and Internet services in Syria?
The government do military operations while no one knows it so that the information doesn’t spread and no one would know.
6. How does this article demonstrate digital vulnerability and the power of government- ANYWHERE?
It shows how easily governments could take over and strike anywhere without people knowing or being able to spread the word.
7. Opinion - Should the US Government have the power to manipulate internet access during times of war and emergencies? Explain your answer
NO, if the government has power to access our internet than what makes us different to all the other countries like china and korea or whoever else that censors information through the internet. It would be the beginning of trying to take control of the public and manipulate us to do things we don’t want to do.
1. Why did the Syrian government cut internet services - according to activists in Syria?
ReplyDeleteTo shield military operations
2. Why is the internet so critical to the Syrian conflict?
Because it is a way for opposition activists to get out videos and information.
3. Think - how has the internet changed warfare and global conflict? Please elaborate on your answers.
It has changed warfare because the internet can be used as a place of slander and people can post videos and other things as a source of propaganda. It has affected global conflict because people can post offensive things online. It can also be a positive thing because people can post inspirational things where they promote peace.
4. Who was blamed for the Blackout of the internet?
President Al-Assad's security forces and rebels
5. What do the activists claim to be the motivation to shut down phone and Internet services in Syria?
To stop communication during major combat operations
6. How does this article demonstrate digital vulnerability and the power of government- ANYWHERE?
This article shows that without any forms of technology, we as people would not have a way to communicate through each other during times of need. It also shows us that the government has the tools and power necessary to take certain freedoms away from us. If the government doesn't want their dirty laundry aired out then they can up and cut off of any sources that can help pass along that information
7. Opinion - Should the US Government have the power to manipulate internet access during times of war and emergencies? Explain your answer
No, because it can be a form of survival. You maybe in a dangerous situation and you may need to contact someone through email and you can alert other people on certain dangers through social media.
-Adrina Patterson
1. to hide the military operations
ReplyDelete2. to get information out to the public and it was easy
3. internet can spread things very fast, things can be misunderstood or propaganda can be spread also.
4. technical difficulties
5. stop communication & supposedly part of a military force operation.
6. it shows that the government controls everything and can take over anytime they wanted basically
7. no, propaganda would more than likely be used, it would make situations worst and tensions higher, it would lead to nothing good and the war would probably develop into something really really bad
1. Why did the Syrian government cut internet services - according to activists in Syria?
ReplyDeleteTo hide the military operations
2. Why is the internet so critical to the Syrian conflict?
Because it was easy to get information, secret information that didn't need to be revealed
3. Think - how has the internet changed warfare and global conflict? Please elaborate on your answers.
When something is released onto the internet it is easy for other people to retrieve that information. Its hard to hide any form of information when it is on the computer because it is easy for anyone to hack your computer or even the internet and get the info that they want or sometimes need to know.
4. Who was blamed for the Blackout of the internet?
technical difficulties
5. What do the activists claim to be the motivation to shut down phone and Internet services in Syria?
The communication was going to stop and some of the military force's operations
6. How does this article demonstrate digital vulnerability and the power of government- ANYWHERE?
It shows that the government has most of the power of some countries in this world. They can do anything they desire, but they do what they do to protect the people of that country. What they do might seem stupid but whatever they do they have some sort of good intentions
7. Opinion - Should the US Government have the power to manipulate internet access during times of war and emergencies? Explain your answer
No i don't believe the US government should do that. I personally don't think it will come down to that because, one, the internet is used by everyone in their everyday lives, two, the US government does a great job with keeping information private and they have people to prevent other people/countries from hacking our systems
1. They wanted to hide military operations.
ReplyDelete2. It is extremely easy to get information.
3. Things that are put on the internet are easy to access and that could lead to private information being discovered.
4. It was blamed on technical difficulties.
5. To stop communication and some of the the military's operations.
6. It shows that the government really can take total control if they wanted to.
7. I don't think the US should be able to manipulate the internet anytime because it could leak out people's personal information and lead to unrest within the country.
1. Why did the Syrian government cut internet services - according to activists in Syria? hide military actions and media
ReplyDelete2. Why is the internet so critical to the Syrian conflict? so every citizen knows what is going on with them and the world
3. Think - how has the internet changed warfare and global conflict? Please elaborate on your answers. the media could discuss their viewpoints easier
4. Who was blamed for the Blackout of the internet? technical difficulties
5. What do the activists claim to be the motivation to shut down phone and Internet services in Syria? stop media and communication between the people
6. How does this article demonstrate digital vulnerability and the power of government- ANYWHERE? the government can easily corrupt and manipulate the population
7. Opinion - Should the US Government have the power to manipulate internet access during times of war and emergencies? Explain your answer i dont think so its a freedom of speech and can be harmful but is also important
1. They did this to hide military operations and other secrets.
ReplyDelete2. It is easy to get intelligence about the conflict from the Internet.
3. The Internet makes it easier to know more info about war and conflict.
4. Technical difficulties were the blame.
5. Communication is the motivation to shut down services.
6. This article demonstrates the power the government has over any technological device.
7. The US government should not have the power to do such a thing; it would outlaw freedom.
1. Why did the Syrian government cut internet services - according to activists in Syria?
ReplyDeleteTh Syrian government cut internet services because they were trying to cover up military operations according to the activists but a company who watches the Syrian president cited from a source that the blackout occurred due to a security force operation
2. Why is the internet so critical to the Syrian conflict?
The internet is so critical to the Syrian conflict because the syrian internet providers are centralized meaning it is like a domino effect if one fails they all will fail. Also they are in a time of war with other surrounding countries
3. Think - how has the internet changed warfare and global conflict? Please elaborate on your answers.
The internet has changed warfare and global conflict by improving technology and giving the gov’t the ability to find more information faster. This information can include intelon enemies, maps of a place, radar of the seas/oceans
4. Who was blamed for the Blackout of the internet?
The people that were blamed for the blackout of the internet was state media
5. What do the activists claim to be the motivation to shut down phone and Internet services in Syria?
In the article the activists claim the motivation was to shield military operations
6. How does this article demonstrate digital vulnerability and the power of government- ANYWHERE?
This article demonstrates digital vulnerability and the power of the government because it shows how an entire network can go down due to one individual network. Also a system can get hacked and can interfere/mess up an entire network
7. Opinion - Should the US Government have the power to manipulate internet access during times of war and emergencies? Explain your answer
I think that the US government shouldn’t be able to have the power to manipulate internet access during times of war because sometimes the internet is the only way to get information for some and the internet doesn’t have anything to do with the war
1. In order to shield military actions
ReplyDelete2. Its used to get information and videos out
3. Without the internet, and information being spread around so quickly, its easier to control things, but with it, it's hard to be secretive and conflicts are more known
4.State media
5. Deliberately cutting the connection to hide the military's actions
6. If the government can control the internet, it gives them more power, and control over the people, for mostly worse.
7. I don't believe it should, however if the situation is desperate enough, then I believe it would be justifiable.