Saturday, December 6, 2008

New Air Force Command to Fight in Cyberspace

I think it's good to be aware of the threats that cyberspace can pose to a countries security. However, in the case of the United States my biggest fear is that the government and the Air Force will begin overstepping their boundaries in looking for terrorists and instead begin targeting the American public. Just because the government has the power to look into cyberspace doesn't mean they should abuse that power. I feel like Air Force control over cyberspace just adds to the big brother syndrome much of America is already feeling. The government is widening their powers so that soon enough no where will be safe to have a private conversation. Don't get me wrong, I think the idea of cyberspace protection is a good one in theory but in practice I'm not sure how great it will actually be. It certainly feels a little big brother to me.