CNN: Most want Congress to make sure Internet safe

[ConfuZed]

...Gee I don't remember being polled.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Most Americans believe the government should do more to make the Internet safe, but they don't trust the federal institutions that are largely responsible for creating and enforcing laws online, according to a new industry survey.

People who were questioned expressed concerns over threats from identity theft, computer viruses and unwanted "spam" e-mails. But they held low opinions toward Congress and the Federal Trade Commission, which protects consumers against Internet fraud.

"A lot of times, people get us confused with other agencies," said Lee Peeler, deputy director for the consumer protection bureau at the FTC, which has sued people accused of sending spam and spyware.

The FBI scored more favorably among Internet users in the survey but still lower than technology companies, such as Microsoft Corp. and Del...<More>

http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/internet/06/15/internet.safety.ap/index.html

[Avalux]

1. Oh really?

Well I gets it's time for the federal government to get involved and control it for us. Right? :sarcasm:

[Submariner]

2. I would like to see life in prison without parole

for the cockroaches that send viruses and trojans out on the net just for yuks, and 20 years manadatory sentencing for a first time convicted spammers.

[okieinpain]

3. repug says " I know you should shutdown those nasty places like

DU"