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Net effect of CDA unclear worldwide
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"You are correct that U.S. law would not extend to foreign sites," Olsen replied. "And the CDA would give you no assurance about foreign sites."
Moreover, widely used filtering applications such as SurfWatch and Cyber Patrol are not absolute. And an estimated 30 percent of all sites blocked by SurfWatch are based in nations other than the United States.
Still, the libertarian convictions of cybercitizenry run deep, and the talk in some countries is inspired by a type of passion reminiscent of previous generations engaged in revolution.
"Hopefully, this strike will make a difference," Alexandre Gerard told one reporter, referring to an online protest that shut down all French-based newsgroups for five days, during an interview at his Internet Cafe in Paris. "This is a problem for the entire world, not just for France."
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