Free and open to all...

I've often wondered if people are aware of the power that the Internet gives them, when it's truly free and open. Curtailing Internet's free and open nature is in detriment of the people, since it cuts from reach any information that's behind the block.

The Internet is, by is nature, one of the greatest forums for the exchange of ideas and information between people regardless of their location, age, sex, or beliefs. The only thing you need, other than an Internet connection, is to be interested in the subject and the will to participate.

That's why, we as users of the Internet need to do as everything in our hands to keep the Internet free and open to all. Most importantly, we need to find ways that allow even more people to connect to the Internet so they can be part of, and use, all the resources that come with it. It's vital to do all this, since knowledge is power than can help us all to advance forward and enhance our quality of life.

Also, the whole Internet should be open to access from any point in the planet. So, we all have a leveled playing field. One on which everyone can access the same information and ideas, so we all can debate and benefit from them. Even put forward new ideas, or share with others the pieces of information we have.

Another thing that the Internet should be is neutral, allowing users to give it the use that each of them wants to give it or to share the content they find relevante with who they want to share it with.

Most importantly, it most be know that the Internet is the property of every user. So, it's up to us to take care of it and to make sure that it serves our interests before any private interest. It most remain so as long as it exist, and those who manage it should be accountable to the people.

The Internet is the one technology that can bring everyone together, making it possible to really create a global village. Is up to us to make it so.