Something that deeply worries me (or am I just paranoid?) [View All]

I love the internet, the ability to get information that isn't available anywhere else, the ability to be connected to people I may never meet, the ability to have a diverse community of like-minded people.

A place like DU provides an amazing amount of discussion and information. Viewpoints that have changed the way I look at the world. A place where truth speaks to power. A place where campaigns are instigated and completed.

Same thing for email, etc.

Now, at least I, and probably many others have become dependent on this tool. What would happen if the baddies pulled the plug? How would true information be spread?

Would it not be a good idea to create person to person networks, nation wide or even world wide that would be able to function as communication channels should the current channels be subverted?

Just some thoughts open for discussion.