30 abril 2009

Não deixe que o parlamento europeu lhe feche a internet!

Dear Deputy
I'd like to draw your attention to the Telecoms Package which I believe will be voted on by the European Parliament committees at the end of March and again on 21 April by all MEPs.
I have serious concerns that the changes that the European Parliamentis proposing will adversely affect business in the European Union.
I understand that the European Parliament is proposing to includechanges to the law which will affect my access to the Internet, and whichmay limit, restrict or place conditions on my ability to access websites andservices.
I use the Internet every to work, shop, socialise, bank, research,listen to music, enjoy cultural activities, talk to friends and family,order tickets, choose my holidays, pursue my interests and hobbies...andmuch more. The changes in the law that the European Parliament is proposing willpermit my broadband provider to offer me a limited, restricted orconditional service. My concern is that such changes will kill the life ofthe Internet as we know it, and could have serious, detrimental economicimpact on Europe's economy.
I am writing to ask you, as my representative in the EuropeanParliament, to vote to protect our right to trade and do business using theInternet. As we live in a democratic society, we need to openly debate theseissues and establish the principles for the Internet as society.
Please support amendments which safeguard my rights to access anddistribute content, services and applications and reject any text whichtalks about 'lawful content' or about placing limitations, restrictions orconditions on my Internet access.
In particular, I would like you toguarantee my rights to freely use the Internet, and ensure that all websitesand services are accessible to all users.
Yours sincerely..
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10 abril 2009

Stand By Me





When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we see
No I won't be afraid
No I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

so darling, darling stand by me
Oh, now, now, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me

when the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

And darling, darling stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me

Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh, now, now, stand by me
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me

Darling, darling stand by me
Stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me

by Ben E. King [1961]