Re:Another reason, but it'll be ignored. (Score 1)

This will be a little off topic, but everyone is quick to judge Putin and Russia from Western, IMF, World Bank Group eyes. The Russian people are different than Americans or Brits or Norwegians. Their history is different and their customs and politics are different. Putin just may be the type of leader Russia needs to emerge from their problems. Further, it may be necessary to monitor internet trafic. Problems of organized crime and corruption are so severe in Russia that a means to quelling the problem may seem drastic to the West but must be pursued.

I would advise people to analyze more information on the proposal before judging what the Russians are hoping to do. The article never reported that it would be used to restrict information. If Russia wants furhter Western funding they will not be able to actively pursue such a policy.

Drew