Whocontrolsthe internet? Who should govern it?Consider these simple questions in responding to this discussion prompt:

Discuss thecriticalvariables concerning internet governancein light ofmass media globalization andmedia ownership.

As powerful people bring their wealthy assets online,they have a lot tolose, perhaps everything in their coffers, through a successfully targeted cyberattack.

Discuss why consumerism and online wealth should or should not beat the heart of internet control.

The United States reserves the right to shut down the internet. How and when is this possible? What isitslikelihood?What might besome[global]repercussions, especially for the media?How much of the internet wouldactually beshutdown... and forhow long?