...censorship had become more than a human rights issue and was hurting profit for foreign companies...OH NOES!

Google Calls for Action on Web Limits
By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ
Published: March 24, 2010

A top Google executive on Wednesday called for rules to put pressure on governments that filter the Internet, saying the practice was hindering international trade.

 

Alan Davidson, director of public policy for Google, told a joint Congressional panel that the United States should consider withholding development aid for countries that restrict certain Web sites. He said censorship had become more than a human rights issue and was hurting profit for foreign companies that rely on the Internet to reach customers.

via nytimes.com

Well, if it's more important than human rights!

Wait... what the HELL could be more important than human rights???

What the hell is up with humanity???

"Well, it's a shame that the free flow of information is being stifled in some countries, but--wait, WHAT? It's messing with our PROFITS? END CENSORSHIP NOW!!"

...sigh...

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